US President Donald Trump signed a $1. 2 trillion package of bills that ended a three-day partial shutdown of federal agencies. The document allows the resumption of funding for most government agencies until the end of the current fiscal year.
Donald Trump stated the need to "nationalize" elections in at least 15 states, which drew sharp criticism from Democrats. They fear that such statements will undermine the legitimacy of the 2026 midterm elections.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before a US House of Representatives committee in the Jeffrey Epstein case. This will allow them to avoid official charges of contempt of Congress.
House Democrats have informed Republican leaders that they will not help pass a funding package through an expedited procedure. This complicated Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to quickly pass the measure and keep the government running.
Most of the US government shut down on January 31 due to a shutdown. The funding hiatus is expected to be short-lived.
U. S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to avoid a prolonged shutdown of much of the federal government. The deal provides funding for the entire government, except for the Department of Homeland Security, until September.
The Trump administration has informed Congress of the phased reopening of the US embassy in Caracas following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards normalizing relations with Venezuela's new government.
In the US, the risk of a new partial government shutdown is growing due to threats from Democrats in the Senate to block bills to fund federal agencies if they include funds for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House hopes that "common sense will prevail."
The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to obtain special authorization for military operations in Venezuela. The vote ended in a tie, leaving the White House free to act in the region.
US senators are proposing a bill that would prohibit the Pentagon and the State Department from using funds to occupy or annex NATO territories, including Greenland. This comes amid concerns over Donald Trump's interest in Greenland.
Republican Congressman Randy Fine introduced the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act. " He considers Greenland a vital national security asset, controlling Arctic shipping lanes.
Chinese intelligence gained access to the email systems of staff members of influential committees in the US House of Representatives. This is part of the "Salt Typhoon" cyber-espionage campaign, which has been ongoing for several years.
US Vice President J. D. Vance called the detained tanker Marinera (Bella 1) a "fake Russian oil tanker," and the country's Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that its crew faces criminal prosecution.
On December 19, the US Department of Justice released a portion of the investigation materials in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex crimes. The documents include photographs of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, Donald Trump, and 50 censored images of nude women.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ease federal marijuana rules, directing the Attorney General to reclassify it. This decision could change the cannabis industry and open the door for research funding.
US President Donald Trump signed into law the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026 with a record budget of $901 billion. The document allocates $800 million to Ukraine - $400 million for each of the next two years as part of the Security Assistance Initiative, which provides for the purchase of American weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump will sign into law on December 18 the defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026, which regulates military pay raises and measures to respond to geopolitical threats, and also provides for the allocation of $800 million to Ukraine for the purchase of American weapons.
The US Senate has approved a national defense bill worth almost $900 billion, which includes $800 million for Ukraine for 2026-2027. The funds will be distributed in equal parts for the procurement of weapons.
The US Pentagon reported an attack on three boats in the Pacific Ocean, whose crew is suspected of drug smuggling. As a result, 8 people died, and President Donald Trump justified these attacks as a necessary escalation to stop the flow of drugs into the US.
Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee have released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, featuring politicians, businessmen, and celebrities, including Donald Trump. In the pictures, Trump is shown with Epstein and in the company of women.
Leading US automakers have urged Washington to prevent state-backed Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers from opening factories. They warn that China poses a direct threat to the US auto industry due to subsidies and oversupply.
In Washington, the idea of creating a new Core 5 group (USA, China, India, Japan, and Russia) was discussed, which would bring traditional adversaries closer together. The White House categorically denies the existence of a document about Core 5, but experts consider it expedient for the current administration.
The US House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. The document provides $800 million for Ukraine and measures to deter Russia and China.
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.
