Donald Trump's nominee for US Surgeon General, Casey Means, is preparing to defend her qualifications in the Senate due to a lack of licensure and ties to functional medicine. She will emphasize her extensive practical experience and focus on preventing chronic diseases.
Venezuela announced the detention of CIA agents, accusing them of preparing a "false flag attack" to provoke a war with the United States. President Nicolas Maduro's statement came amid the deployment of the US destroyer USS Gravely near Venezuela.
Due to the 27-day government shutdown in the USA, over 1660 flights have been delayed, caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers. Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay, which exacerbates public outrage.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicts that new US sanctions against Russian oil companies could cut oil exports by 50%, leading to Russia losing up to $5 billion monthly. He also notes the rise of anti-American rhetoric in Russian media after these sanctions were imposed.
The Pentagon has received an anonymous donation of $130 million to pay military personnel during the US government shutdown. However, the administration may not be able to make payments according to the law.
Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine and the Kremlin's maximalist demands forced Trump to impose new sanctions against Russia. This happened after realizing the immutability of Putin's course regarding the war's goals.
US Senator Lindsey Graham expects the Senate to hold a "Russia week" to consider sanctions bills. This comes after President Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's energy sector.
US President Donald Trump threatened Venezuela with a ground operation and the killing of people who supply drugs to the country. This is related to the fight against drug trafficking, the volume of which by sea has decreased to 5%.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously supported a bill to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children. This is Senator Graham's third attempt to pass such a decision, which would have devastating consequences for the Russian economy.
The US House of Representatives is considering H. R.5793, a bill that defines US security policy priorities for nine NATO member states. The document provides for providing Ukraine with the necessary security assistance to deter Russian aggression, which could threaten NATO allies.
Donald Trump set a new anti-record in the US, surpassing all predecessors in the number of days without federal government funding. During his two terms, Washington was idle for 57 days, which is the highest figure in the country's history.
Democrats in the US Senate have rejected a temporary funding bill proposed by the Republican Party for the 11th time. The government shutdown is approaching its fourth week, making it the third longest in the country's history.
Virginia Giuffre committed suicide in April at the age of 41. Her memoir, "Nobody's Girl," published on Tuesday, comes amid talks of officially stripping Prince Andrew of his titles.
On October 18, millions of people across the United States will demonstrate under the slogan "No Kings. " In the House of Representatives, Republican leaders stated that this is a "demonstration against the USA." There are also comments that the rallies are intended to distract from the shutdown of Congress.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with US senators in Washington. The negotiations concerned military cooperation, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
US senators once again failed to pass a short-term budget resolution that would have provided temporary funding for the federal government until November 21. The bill, submitted by the Republican Party, received only 49 out of the 60 necessary votes.
The Trump White House is launching a $500 million program to counter drones to ensure security during the 2026 World Cup, the 250th anniversary of US independence, and the 2028 Olympic Games. These funds are intended to support local authorities in developing drone defense strategies.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not negotiate with Democrats on a shutdown until they dropped their healthcare demands. He suggested that a federal government shutdown could be the longest in US history.
According to the US President, the "Ukrainian impeachment against him was "a much bigger illegal scam than Watergate. " Trump sincerely hopes that the relevant authorities, including Congress, "will investigate this matter."
Due to the US government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program has suspended the issuance of new policies, delaying approximately 1,400 real estate transactions daily. Private insurance is significantly more expensive and unavailable in many areas.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the launch of the F/A-XX new generation fighter development program for the United States Navy. This project will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and ensure air superiority over China.
The US Senate again failed to pass a temporary government funding bill, and the shutdown is in its sixth day. Donald Trump is ready to discuss healthcare issues with Democrats, which is the cause of the disagreements.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that the US government shutdown currently has no direct impact on aid to Ukraine, and all planned deliveries are proceeding on schedule. The embassy continues to monitor the situation and maintains contact with American partners.
The White House plans to release a list of agencies where large-scale layoffs of civil servants will take place, according to CNN. The reason for the cuts is a mismatch with the president's priorities and the policy of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A technical delegation from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine held negotiations with the United States regarding the agreement on the purchase and production of drones, announced by President Zelenskyy. The agreement provides for the purchase of Ukrainian drones for 5 years and the possibility of joint production, and the supply of US weapons under the PURL mechanism was also discussed.
The US federal government has shut down due to funding disagreements, for the first time since 2019. This could lead to the US being unable to react quickly to foreign policy challenges and will negatively affect the economy.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 28 and 26 cents respectively after two days of declines. Investors are assessing OPEC+'s plans to increase production and the consequences of the US government shutdown.
The United States government has officially announced a shutdown after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on funding. This is the first time since 2019, leaving approximately 750,000 federal employees without pay.
The US federal government could shut down at midnight after the Senate failed to support either of two funding plans. Democrats refused to vote for the interim plan due to the need for negotiations on subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Senator John Kennedy introduced a resolution to the US Senate calling for the transfer of Russian sovereign assets under the jurisdiction of G7 countries to Ukraine. It is proposed to pay tranches of $10 billion monthly until the assets are fully depleted.
