The US administration intends to limit the exchange of classified intelligence with Congress due to the leak of a preliminary assessment of damages from the strikes on Iran. This decision followed the publication of data on the temporary suspension of Iran's nuclear program.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has extended extraordinary measures to avoid exceeding the statutory debt limit. The Treasury will no longer be able to meet all of its obligations without congressional action to raise or suspend the debt limit by mid-to-late summer.
A scandal has erupted in the US over media reports about the alleged failure of strikes on Iran's nuclear program, which intelligence considers an attempt to undermine President Trump's authority. The White House plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after the leaks.
House member Al Green initiated Trump's impeachment over strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without Congressional approval. Green accuses the president of abuse of power and threatening democracy, citing unconstitutional usurpation of legislative branch powers.
Since July 1, Yale University's humanitarian research laboratory, which documented Russian war crimes, including the abduction of Ukrainian children, has ceased operations. This happened due to the cessation of funding from the Trump administration, which could lead to the disappearance of most data on abducted children and the abducted children themselves.
The US Secretary of Defense confirmed the transfer of air defense systems from Ukraine to protect bases in the Middle East. Zelensky said that the US will redirect the promised missiles against Shaheds to the Middle East.
Ukraine managed to influence the content of the new, 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions of the EU, which includes restrictions on the import of petroleum products and increased pressure on the "shadow fleet". It may become the strongest in a year, but it is still not effective enough to bleed the aggressor country.
Donald Trump said he is open to reconciliation with Elon Musk, but it is not a priority. The reason for the quarrel was a bill that would increase the US debt.
J. D. Vance met with Republican Senator Ron Johnson to persuade him to support Trump's tax and spending cut package. The bill has a lot of criticism due to the consequences.
The USA and Russia agreed to move consultations from Istanbul to the capitals. A new round of negotiations on bilateral diplomatic relations will take place in Moscow in the near future.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that the protests in the US are a consequence of Trump's policy, which ignores the law and pushes people to radical actions. This may affect support for the Republican Party.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report on the visit to the USA, where they discussed defense, sanctions against the Russian Federation, diplomacy, protection of freedom and countering disinformation. They also discussed preparations for a meeting with Trump.
The visit of the Ukrainian delegation to the United States was preparation for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in Canada at the G7 summit. Yermak emphasized the importance of the US Congress's support for organizing this meeting.
Donald Trump said he was disappointed with Elon Musk after he criticized the tax bill. Musk replied that the document was not shown to him and called for the removal of unnecessary items.
Alexander Stubb emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia from the US and the European Union. He assured close cooperation between members and partners of the Alliance.
73-year-old Thomas Strivel has been charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump. The man allegedly wrote angry messages on Facebook before and after the election.
The US President is ready to apply sanctions against Russia if he deems it necessary. The US Senate will start promoting a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation this week.
The Trump administration plans to put a state reserve of 1 million barrels of diesel fuel on the market. The reserve has never been used as intended, and the sale will bring in $100 million.
Senator Blumenthal announced the possibility of the US introducing tariffs of 500% for countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. This will be the Senate's response to the continuation of energy trade with Russia.
The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to create a Remigration Office to deport unassimilated foreigners. This step has provoked criticism and accusations of supporting a policy of ethnic cleansing.
A Bloomberg analyst stated that without US assistance, Ukraine is unlikely to emerge from the war as a fully-fledged state. He called on the US Congress to take more active steps and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the preparation of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. He noted close coordination with the US government and Congress.
Kyiv is waiting for Moscow's proposals for a ceasefire and will share its own. Ukraine hopes that the negotiations will move off the ground in the near future.
Russia has lost over 10,000 pieces of equipment, 250 aircraft, and 700,000 soldiers, but Putin is determined to win. He demands neutrality and the partition of Ukraine, despite the losses.
Donald Trump hosted a closed event for 220 crypto investors who bought his memecoin. This has raised concerns about potential corruption and using his position for enrichment.
House passes Trump tax cut bill. The bill would extend 2017 tax breaks and create new ones, but could increase the deficit.
Poland wants to purchase 788 PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for Patriot systems. The maximum order value can reach 5.8 billion dollars.
A bipartisan US sanctions bill against Russia is already supported by more than 80 members of the Senate. It provides for strict restrictions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to make peace with Ukraine.
Pentagon provides Trump with options for developing "Golden Dome" - a missile shield system. The decision will determine space defense funding for years to come, which could cost up to $500 billion.
In 2024, overdose deaths in the US fell by 27%, reaching the lowest level since 2019. Experts warn that funding cuts could halt positive momentum.