Donald Trump confirmed his attendance at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on January 9 in Washington, DC. He also expressed support for the current Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson.
Joe Biden has signed a law that grants the bald eagle the official status of the US national bird. Previously, for 242 years, this symbol existed only unofficially, without legal status.
The US President approved the $895 billion defense budget, despite some controversial items. The document raised concerns about the restrictions on presidential powers and the ban on medical care for transgender people.
366 congressmen supported the bill to avoid a government shutdown. The document now needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by President Biden.
The US House of Representatives rejected the Republican spending bill by a vote of 174 to 235. 38 Republicans voted against the package, despite Trump's support.
Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan budget deal in Congress after criticizing Elon Musk. Musk called the bill a “theft of tax dollars” and incited Republicans to oppose it.
The OECD has noted Ukraine's significant progress in strengthening public integrity and anti-corruption strategy. Ukraine has made progress in political finance transparency and internal control.
The U. S. House of Representatives has approved the 2025 defense budget without extending the lend-lease for Ukraine, allocating $300 million in aid. The expert explains why the absence of the line item is not a critical issue.
The U. S. House of Representatives passes the 2025 defense budget without extending the Ukraine lend-lease. The document contains other important provisions regarding Ukraine, including a ban on recognizing the occupied territories.
The U. S. House of Representatives has approved a $883.7 billion defense budget bill for 2025. The funds will be used to increase military salaries, purchase equipment, and create a special fund for Taiwan.
The US House of Representatives will consider a bill allocating 3 3 billion to remove Chinese equipment from telecommunications networks. The document contains provisions on countering China's influence and assessing its biotechnological capabilities.
The Biden administration will appeal to Congress for additional funding for Ukraine in the amount of 2 24 billion. Of these, 8 8 billion. it will go to USAI, and 1 16 billion. - to replenish US warehouses for new aid packages.
Matt Goetz created an account on the Cameo platform where he sells personalized video messages for $500. This happened after he withdrew from Donald Trump's nomination for US Attorney General.
Nicolas Maduro's government has launched an investigation against Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
Some Republicans in the U. S. House of Representatives are ready to block Trump's attempt to appoint Matt Goetz as Attorney General during the off-session. To implement the plan, Trump needs the support of the Speaker and almost all Republicans in the House.
Donald Trump calls senators to ask them to support Matt Goetz's nomination for US Attorney General. The Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations against Goetz, who needs majority support to be confirmed.
The witness testified to the US House of Representatives Ethics Committee about Matt Goetz's sexual relationship with a minor. Getz, who has been nominated by Trump to be Attorney General, denies all allegations.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins to the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, who currently serves as a chaplain in the US Air Force Reserve, was a member of the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021.
Democrat Tim Kaine said that additional funding for Ukraine is likely to be approved before the change of government. House Republicans may block the initiative because of Trump's position.
Trump's party is projected to have a majority in the US House of Representatives and Senate. This will allow the Republicans to push through the tax cut program and may affect support for Ukraine.
The current Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, received unanimous support from the Republican Party. The final vote on his candidacy will take place early in the new year.
President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the White House to discuss the transition of power with incumbent President Joe Biden. The meeting took place in the Oval Office after Trump's victory in the last election.
Decision Desk HQ predicts a victory for the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives. The Republicans already have a majority in the Senate and can gain control of both houses of Congress.
Nancy Pelosi said Biden's late decision to withdraw from the presidential race hurt Democrats. She said an early exit could have given other candidates a chance in open primaries.
The head of the Institute of American Studies assessed the chances of an understanding between Zelenskyy and Trump as high. According to him, the absence of personal enmity can help avoid territorial concessions.
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson won the election in the fourth district of Louisiana. He declared his desire to retain the post of speaker if the Republicans control the lower house.
Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender congresswoman, winning the election in Delaware. The 34-year-old politician will represent her home state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A bipartisan group of U. S. congressmen asked Biden to allow Poland to use air defense over Ukraine. The lawmakers believe this is necessary to protect NATO's borders and support Ukraine.
A California state court has sentenced David DePaul to life in prison for assaulting Nancy Pelosi's husband. Earlier, a federal court had already sentenced him to 30 years behind bars.
A judge has released partially redacted documents in the Trump case regarding interference in the 2020 election. The materials contain evidence that prosecutors can use in court, including Trump's publications and witness testimony.