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U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is in no hurry to bring a sanctions package to support Ukraine up for consideration. Democrats fear Trump would be granted excessive tariff powers.
Senator Richard Blumenthal called on the House of Representatives to approve sanctions against Russia. The Senate supported the bill by a vote of 86.
Ben Moss will replace Will Scharf in the position on September 2. The rotation is taking place ahead of the U.S. midterm congressional elections.
A U. S. military court has scheduled the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants for June 2028. The case was delayed for years due to legal disputes.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that government institutions had been hacked by Chinese hackers and that the QScan and QTRouter domains had been seized. The FBI disabled the infrastructure.
Senator Richard Blumenthal hopes the bill will be approved by the House of Representatives in September. The document provides for a strike against the shadow fleet.
Bitcoin has risen 25% over the week and is trading near $78,500. The increase was supported by ETF inflows and short-position liquidations.
The Trump–Putin summit in August 2025 did not lead to a ceasefire or a peace agreement. A year later, the fighting continues, and Ukraine is once again submitting proposals to the United States.
Democrats Warren and Coons are demanding an explanation of why the United States suspended sanctions against Russia for 17 months despite fruitless peace negotiations. They point out that the last serious restrictions were imposed in October 2025, and that Russia easily evades them.
South Carolina is holding Republican primaries to select a Senate candidate following the death of Lindsey Graham. Trump endorsed the late senator's sister, Darlin Graham, who has never held public office.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved moving forward with sanctions against Russia and Iran after the Senate's approval. The bill targets banks, the energy sector, and oligarchs, and also extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.
Kyiv bought 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers and thousands of cluster munitions from Ankara. The transfer of the weapons will begin after the 15-day review of the deal by the U.S. Congress.
The U. S. Senate voted in favor of a bill providing temporary funding for the federal government through December 11 to prevent a shutdown. The document must now be considered by the House of Representatives, which has its own version.
New Zealand announced its 36th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 33 individuals and organizations, including over cyber activities and involvement in the abduction of Ukrainian children. The decision was made after the United States supported a bill to increase pressure on Russia.
The President of the European Commission welcomed the U. S. Senate’s support for a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. She called for jointly draining the Russian Federation’s resources to continue the war against Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US Senate for passing a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, which will help increase pressure on the aggressor to end the war. He emphasized the importance of American support and sanctions for bringing peace closer.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the U. S. Senate's passage of the law on sanctions against Russia and Iran, calling it a sign of global leadership. He thanked the American partners for their bipartisan support and solidarity with Ukraine.
The U. S. Senate backed a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Consideration in the House of Representatives is scheduled for next month, but there are concerns regarding Trump’s tariff powers.
Debate has begun in the U. S. Senate on Lindsey Graham’s bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote may take place as early as today.
U. S. President Donald Trump demanded an explanation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a meeting in Camp David regarding the acute shortage of ammunition, which threatens to limit military operations against Iran.
The US has returned intelligence sharing with Ukraine to its previous high level, increasing the effectiveness of strikes against Russia. Senators confirmed the improvement in cooperation, while the White House emphasized its desire to end the war.
During a speech in Las Vegas, U. S. President Trump discussed negotiations with Iran and a possible increase in oil prices. He also criticized Canada, announced a healthcare reform, and expressed a desire to fire Supreme Court justices.
Democratic senators are blocking the bill on sanctions against Russia due to concerns over expanding Trump's tariff powers. Republican Rand Paul also opposed it, calling tariffs destructive to the global economy.
The sanctions bill against Russia, backed by the late Senator Graham, could grant Trump tariff powers, raising concerns among Democrats and Republicans. It faces challenges in the House of Representatives, where some lawmakers want to postpone it until the elections.
In South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71, is ongoing. He will be buried on the family plot in Pickens County.
Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Lublin. The talks were dedicated to summarizing the results of the Ukrainian leader's visit to the United States.
The President of Ukraine informed his French counterpart about the details of the meetings in the United States. Zelenskyy offered France the assistance of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing large-scale fires.
President Zelenskyy stated that the best way to honor Senator Graham's memory is to achieve what he fought for, including support for Ukraine. He is convinced that the US and Trump have the tools to prevent Russia from prolonging the war.
President Zelenskyy thanked both parties in the US Senate for the procedural vote on the bill on sanctions against Russia. According to the head of state, it is important that this tool works.
The U. S. Senate voted for a bill on sanctions against Russian officials and tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. During a "procedural" vote, 75 senators expressed support for the document, while 11 were against