The US Department of Defense proposes adding Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the list of companies posing a national security threat due to their ties with the Chinese government. Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers of this decision on October 7.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has launched a campaign to collect signatures to vote on a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This comes amid reports of a possible "peace plan" for Ukraine, which Fitzpatrick called "propaganda."
A conflict has arisen among Republicans in the US Congress over a provision in a bill that allows senators to sue the Department of Justice and receive $500,000 each for violations related to the seizure of their phone records. Senator Lindsey Graham has already announced his intention to file a lawsuit for "tens of millions" of dollars.
The US Senate unanimously supported a bill requiring the Department of Justice to release materials from the Epstein case. The document will be sent to US President Donald Trump for signature.
The US House of Representatives has almost unanimously passed a bill requiring the publication of all unclassified materials in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The bill, known as the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," was supported by 427 members of the House and now awaits Senate approval.
A group of Republican congressmen appealed to the US Attorney General with a request to check the possible use of Orthodox communities in the US by Russian special services. This is related to the lobbying activities of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad.
US President Donald Trump has changed his position and is now calling on House Republicans to vote for the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This change came after Democrats handed over documents, some of which mention Trump.
US President Donald Trump stated that he would ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to his alleged political opponents. This came after the publication of Epstein's emails, which mentioned Trump, and criticism of Democrats.
Donald Trump reacted to the Democrats' release of Jeffrey Epstein's letters, accusing them of spreading fabrications. He stated that Democrats are trying to distract from their failures, particularly the shutdown, which cost the country $1.5 trillion.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on government funding, officially ending the longest government shutdown in the country's history. The document landed on the White House chief's desk after a vote in the House of Representatives.
The US House of Representatives voted to finally approve a bill to reopen the government. The decision was supported by 222 lawmakers, and now the document must be signed by President Donald Trump.
Before the House of Representatives resumed work, the US Air Force admitted that the secret Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program had not changed. Earlier, the Pentagon claimed delays due to the US government shutdown.
In the US, Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein's emails, in which he claimed that Donald Trump was aware of the girls involved in his affairs. Trump has consistently denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0. 34% and 0.36% respectively, maintaining gains from the previous session. The resumption of the US government's work is expected to boost oil demand.
The US Senate has approved a financial document to restore the work of the federal government. The compromise bill will be sent to the House of Representatives, where it is hoped to be passed on Wednesday.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that there are enough votes to pass a bill to resume government operations. Lawmakers must approve the document after it is passed by the Senate to end the shutdown.
The US Senate has voted to advance a bill that would allow the federal government to resume operations and end the 40-day "shutdown. " The bill provides for government funding until January 30 and prohibits the dismissal of federal employees.
U. S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it's still unclear when the Senate will be able to vote on a final resolution to reopen the government. He hopes a decision will be made early this week.
The US Senate voted for the government funding bill, securing the minimum required 60 votes. Now the document must be approved by the House of Representatives to end the longest shutdown, which has been ongoing since October 1.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
The current US shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in 2018-2019. The Senate has been unable to break the deadlock, but lawmakers are hinting at a possible deal this week.
A group of Democrats and Republicans in the US House of Representatives has presented a compromise proposal to overcome the month-long government shutdown. The initiative provides for a two-year extension of increased tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
Donald Trump's initiative to resume nuclear weapons testing as a signal to Moscow and China has caused a split in the US Congress. Republicans support the move, while Democrats consider it a dangerous provocation.
Donald Trump stated that the US Constitution does not allow him to run for a third presidential term, despite his high political support. House Speaker Mike Johnson also confirmed the impossibility of amending the Constitution for this purpose.
Democrats in the US Senate blocked a bill to reopen the federal government for the 13th time. The bill to fund the government until November 21 was rejected with 54 votes "for" and 45 "against" when 60 votes were required.
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.
Democratic representatives in the US House of Representatives have expressed concern over Donald Trump's decision to build a ballroom. This involves the demolition of part of the East Wing of the White House, work on which has already begun.
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.
US Vice President J. D. Vance published an AI-generated video in which Donald Trump appears as a king, and Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer kneel before him. This was a response to mass protests in the US against the Trump administration under the slogan "No Kings."
