Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war. Trump responded to a similar question with: "Why not?"
A bipartisan delegation of US House of Representatives lawmakers visited China for the first time since 2019. The Americans met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
The US Congressional Commission has released new documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including his contact book and calendar. This coincided with Trump's trip to the UK, renewing interest in the financier's connections with influential figures.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Congress will not consider new sanctions against Russia without President Trump's approval. Johnson emphasized that sanctions are long overdue, but Congress cannot act on its own initiative.
The US House of Representatives has approved an $892. 6 billion defense bill that includes a pay raise for service members. The document also includes bans that restrict the rights of transgender service members.
Representatives of the Democratic Party in the US Congress expressed skepticism about Donald Trump's ability to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine at the upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Senators and congressmen emphasize the unacceptability of concessions without Ukraine's participation and call for a tough stance against the aggressor.
The US House of Representatives Oversight Committee demands that the Department of Justice disclose all Jeffrey Epstein files. Among those summoned for questioning are Hillary and Bill Clinton, as well as former attorneys general and FBI directors.
The US Senate Appropriations Committee approved the 2026 defense spending bill, which provides for the allocation of approximately $1 billion to support Ukraine. This funding is included despite its absence from the Donald Trump administration's budget request.
On July 29, Bitcoin broke the $119,000 mark, trading sideways for most of July. Markets are awaiting the results of US trade negotiations with the EU and China by August 1.
President Donald Trump expresses frustration over how his administration is handling the uproar surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's affairs. The scandal overshadows his agenda, despite attempts to appease the public.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, including China, India, and Brazil. These countries buy about 80% of cheap Russian oil, supporting the Russian war machine.
The US House of Representatives voted to continue military support for Ukraine. The decision was approved by 353 votes to 76.
US President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. The law creates a regulatory framework for digital assets pegged to the US dollar, making them less volatile.
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 after the US House of Representatives approved three bills for a better regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order, which is a critical step towards a stable regulatory framework.
The US Congress has passed the first federal law regulating stablecoins, paving the way for wider adoption of this technology. The bill establishes federal oversight for dollar-pegged tokens and could accelerate digital payments.
The US Senate has approved a $9 billion cut in federal spending, including funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid. The bill, which now moves to the House of Representatives, has a minor impact on the national debt but could have serious consequences for the programs being cut.
Subcommittees of the US House of Representatives and Senate approved NASA budget bills at the level of $24. 8-24.9 billion, rejecting the White House's proposal for an almost 25% cut. This will allow maintaining the space agency's funding at the current level.
Former US President Joe Biden used a pen to sign pardons and commutations from December 2024 to January 2025. The White House has launched an investigation and will review over a million such documents.
The bill on a new package of sanctions against Russia is gaining wide support in the US House of Representatives, with the number of co-sponsors reaching 88. The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, has joined the initiative, strengthening the document's position.
The US Senate may consider a White House request to return $9. 4 billion for international aid and public broadcasting. This decision could end funding for USAID, NPR, and PBS, and also affect HIV/AIDS programs.
The price of Bitcoin reached $122,500 on Coinbase on July 14, recording a 3. 5% daily increase. This happened amid "Crypto Week" in the US, where key bills are being considered.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US congressmen, discussing the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense and new tough sanctions against Russia. The diplomat thanked Congress for its support and emphasized Ukraine's readiness to share knowledge.
The US Senate Armed Services Committee approved the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides for $500 million in aid to Ukraine and extends the Security Assistance Initiative until 2028.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the USA, Oksana Markarova, considering Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as a possible successor. This decision could lead to significant reshuffles in the Ukrainian government.
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that Vladimir Putin is not interested in a serious discussion of peace in Ukraine. The US Senate may vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia by the end of the month.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced that the US Senate will soon consider a bill on tough sanctions against Russia, China, and India. The bill provides for presidential powers to maximize pressure on countries supporting Putin's war machine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed Oksana Markarova of his intention to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to the USA. Consultations regarding her replacement are ongoing.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill that raises the national debt limit by $5 trillion, cuts social programs, and increases military funding. The document also provides for tax breaks and funding for combating illegal migration.
The honorary chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, called on the administration to resume arms supplies to Ukraine, emphasizing that this does not threaten US combat readiness. He noted that stopping aid harms Trump's peacekeeping efforts, and Putin attacked Kyiv after a conversation with Trump to send a signal to the US.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unilaterally suspended military aid to Ukraine for the third time, despite military conclusions that there was no threat to US stockpiles. This decision surprised the State Department, Congress, and European allies, drawing bipartisan criticism.
