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President Zelenskyy will meet with leaders of both parties in the US Senate and House of Representatives on September 26. They will discuss support for Ukraine and its needs in confronting Russia.
Mike Johnson was unable to schedule a meeting with the President of Ukraine due to his work commitments. He also expressed regret over the letter dismissing the Ukrainian ambassador, calling it a “terrible development.
Mike Johnson accused Oksana Markarova of being unreliable and ineffective as a diplomat. He called on President Zelensky to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.
The United States is preparing a major new military aid package for Ukraine, but its delivery may be delayed. The Pentagon has $5.9 billion in aid left, which expires in two weeks.
Members of the U. S. House of Representatives asked the Speaker to include assistance to Ukraine in the President's authorization resolution. They emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for US security.
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko met with a delegation of U. S. congressmen to discuss Ukraine's preparations for the fall and winter and the protection of energy facilities.
The President of Ukraine met with a delegation of the U. S. House of Representatives. They discussed air defense and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Some Republicans in the US Congress are criticizing Donald Trump's choice of Senator Jay DeVance as vice president. They believe that this choice could harm the party's chances of winning in November.
The Palestinian movement scattered maggots and crickets in the hotel room where the Israeli delegation headed by Netanyahu was staying. The hotel administration has already eliminated the consequences of the incident, which occurred during the prime minister's visit to the United States.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a 2% lead over Donald Trump in a national poll after Biden's withdrawal from the race. 56% of voters believe that Harris is able to cope with the challenges.
Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Voting for her official nomination will take place in early August before the Democratic convention.
President Biden plans to resume campaigning next week after recovering from COVID-19. This decision confirms his intention to run for a second term, despite calls from some Democrats to drop out of the race.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt on former President Trump but refused to resign despite calls from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, saying she would cooperate fully with the investigation.
Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally due to a security breach, prompting an investigation and testimony by the Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI.
Biden's campaign is looking for a new strategy in the wake of the Trump assassination attempt, seeking to tone down anti-Trump rhetoric and focus on condemning political violence.
Democratic leaders are calling on Biden to provide evidence of his ability to defeat Trump amid growing concerns about poor poll numbers.
The Democratic governors want Biden to explain his poor performance at the debate and the campaign's prospects during a potential meeting.
Republican Representative Victoria Spartz is accused of carrying a firearm through security at Washington Dulles International Airport.
House Democrats are calling on the Pentagon to expand training for more Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets to maximize their strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Kyiv to discuss further U.S. assistance, including additional air defense systems such as Patriot to save lives and protect infrastructure, and thanked the United States for its continued support against Russian invasion.
Representatives of the US Congress supported the sale of 50 F-15 fighter jets to Israel worth more than $18 billion, despite previous concerns about Israel's war in Gaza.
Republicans accuse Attorney General Garland of "contempt of Congress" for refusing to release the audio recording of President Biden's interrogation.
During his visit to France, President Zelensky held meetings with congressional delegations, discussing the situation at the front, the use of American weapons, steps to reduce Russia's ability to strike civilian infrastructure, as well as preparations for a global peace summit and a bilateral security agreement with the United States.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak at a joint meeting of the US Congress on July 24 to "tell the truth" about Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip amid strained relations with President Joe Biden.
Ukraine has used American weapons to strike Russian air defense batteries on Russian territory. It is noted that Biden's permission allows the use of weapons provided by the United States to strike at Russian troops.
Parliament Speaker Mike Johnson believes that the Biden administration should stop restricting Ukraine's use of American weapons and allow it to launch strikes on Russian territory in self-defense.
The U. S. House Ethics Commission conducted a preliminary investigation into the treatment of House member Victoria Spartz by staff in response to numerous complaints filed about alleged "abuse," "general toxicity," and the "rage" of an Indiana Republican, Politico reported.
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court in response to a request from the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli officials in connection with the Gaza war.
Zelensky hopes that after the peace summit, a result similar to the "grain initiative" can open the way for the implementation of the points of the peace formula. But, provided that the world majority agrees to joint agreements and steps.
During his working visit to Singapore, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Timor-Leste Jose Manuel Ramos-Orta for the first time in bilateral relations, thanking him for supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine and confirming participation in the peace summit.