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Law enforcement agencies in Washington are stepping up security due to three important events in 15 days. These include the certification of election results, Carter's funeral, and Trump's inauguration.
Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be placed on alcoholic beverage labels. Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the United States, causing 20,000 deaths annually.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the House's future decisions for establishing lasting peace in Ukraine.
Donald Trump confirmed his attendance at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on January 9 in Washington, DC. He also expressed support for the current Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson.
Congressman Joe Wilson has announced the introduction of a US non-recognition act against the new regime in Georgia. The document will recognize Salome Zurabishvili as the only legitimate leader until fair elections are held.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress of the need for emergency measures starting January 14 due to the debt ceiling. Trump supported the abolition of the debt ceiling, although his supporters opposed it.
Joe Biden has signed a law that grants the bald eagle the official status of the US national bird. Previously, for 242 years, this symbol existed only unofficially, without legal status.
The Ethics Committee found that Matt Goetz had violated House rules, including paying for sexual favors and drug possession. The investigation lasted several years and prevented him from being appointed Attorney General.
Zelenskyy said the US has approved $177 billion in aid to Ukraine, but not all funds and weapons have been received. Ukraine needs an additional 12-15 Patriot air defense systems to protect its skies.
The U. S. House of Representatives has approved the 2025 defense budget without extending the lend-lease for Ukraine, allocating $300 million in aid. The expert explains why the absence of the line item is not a critical issue.
U. S. lawmakers have instructed the heads of intelligence agencies to submit a report on the consequences of a possible cessation of assistance to Ukraine. The report is to assess the impact on the course of the war and threats from potential US adversaries.
The U. S. House of Representatives has approved a $883.7 billion defense budget bill for 2025. The funds will be used to increase military salaries, purchase equipment, and create a special fund for Taiwan.
Donald Trump plans to issue more than 25 executive orders on his first day in office. The orders will concern immigration policy, border control, and the energy sector.
Mike Johnson said that the issue of additional aid to Ukraine will not be considered until after Trump's inauguration. The speaker believes that Trump's election is already changing the dynamics of the war.
The Biden administration will appeal to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of 2 24 billion. Of these, 8 8 billion. it will go to USAI, and 1 16 billion. - to replenish US warehouses for new aid packages.
The Biden administration is speeding up arms supplies to Ukraine due to fears of a policy change following a possible Trump victory. The United States also calls on Ukraine to lower the draft age to replenish its military resources.
Jake Sullivan denied information about the possibility of providing nuclear potential to Ukraine. The United States will continue to supply conventional weapons and military equipment to protect Ukraine.
The Biden administration plans to provide Ukraine with військову 725 million in military assistance, including anti-tank weapons, mines and HIMARS. The package may be announced on Monday, but its content may change before signing.
Elon Musk expressed disagreement with Biden's plans for additional funding for Ukraine for $24 billion.
The former Ukrainian Foreign Minister warned of the threat of falling of the front line without US support. According to him, Putin is not ready for a peace agreement, and the Russians may find themselves near the Dnieper and Poltava.
The US president plans to apply to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of. 24 billion. Of these, $8 billion will go to contracts with American companies, and 1 16 billion - to replenish us arsenals.
The Biden administration has submitted to Congress a statement of intent to cancel half of Ukraine's economic debt. The decision may be made after the US presidential election on November 15, 2024.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the preparation of a new military aid package for Ukraine. The aid will include artillery, air defense, armored vehicles and other necessary equipment.
The President spoke about the slow advance of Russians in the east due to delays in equipping brigades with weapons and training. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of rotation and the priority of saving the lives of the military.
Two US federal judges have postponed the trial of the Capitol stormers because of a possible pardon from Trump. The judges explained the decision by the desire to save resources if the cases are canceled.
The global cryptocurrency market set a new record of $3. 2 trillion after the US presidential election. Bitcoin has reached $93,480, and other cryptocurrencies are also showing growth.
Future US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced Trump's plans to end the war through negotiations. Waltz had previously supported aid to Ukraine, but later voted against funding.
The Biden administration plans to appeal to Congress for new aid to Ukraine for 2025. Sullivan reiterated his intention to use all the allocated funds by the end of the presidential term.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
Decision Desk HQ predicts a victory for the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives. The Republicans already have a majority in the Senate and can gain control of both houses of Congress.