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06:19 PM • 2962 views03:49 PM • 4714 viewsThe IMF warned that Trump's tax bill would make it harder to reduce the US budget deficit and debt burden. The bill increases the deficit by $3.3 trillion, which contradicts the reduction of federal debt in the medium term.
Republican congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Michael McCaul called on President Trump to resume military aid to Ukraine and hold an emergency briefing for Congress. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen also expressed concern about the suspension of supplies, which the White House explains by the low level of its own military reserves.
American billionaire Elon Musk is threatening to create his own political party if the Republican Party's tax and spending bill is passed. US President Donald Trump, in response, hinted to Musk that he should "return to South Africa" due to his criticism of the bill.
This year, Bitcoin is breaking records, while most altcoins are experiencing a significant decline, having lost over $300 billion in market value. Bitcoin now accounts for 64% of the total market value of crypto assets.
The US Senate backed Donald Trump's bill to cut taxes and spending by $4. 5 trillion, overcoming the first hurdle. Elon Musk called Trump's tax bill insane and destructive.
The US Senate did not support a bill that would have required congressional approval for the use of the military against Iran. 53 out of 100 senators voted against limiting powers, including one Democrat and one Republican.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unexpectedly criticized Europe over the issue of strengthening sanctions against Russia. He stated that the Senate will consider a law on strengthening sanctions, but publicly changed his rhetoric to preserve the possibility of negotiations with the Russian Federation.
The US House of Representatives banned the use of WhatsApp on government devices starting June 30 due to privacy risks and a lack of transparency regarding data protection. Meta, the company that owns the messenger, disagrees with this decision, emphasizing end-to-end encryption of messages and a higher level of security compared to other permitted applications.
The US Senate has passed a bill regulating stablecoins, digital assets pegged to fiat currencies. It is intended to create reservation rules, protect consumer rights, and ensure oversight.
J. D. Vance met with Republican Senator Ron Johnson to persuade him to support Trump's tax and spending cut package. The bill has a lot of criticism due to the consequences.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that the protests in the US are a consequence of Trump's policy, which ignores the law and pushes people to radical actions. This may affect support for the Republican Party.
The visit of the Ukrainian delegation to the United States was preparation for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in Canada at the G7 summit. Yermak emphasized the importance of the US Congress's support for organizing this meeting.
The White House is trying to reconcile Trump with Musk after their public dispute. Tesla's shares fell by $150 billion, and Musk's fortune decreased by $34 billion.
Elon Musk stated that without his support, Trump would have lost the election. According to the commission, Musk spent over $290 million on the 2024 election.
Senator Lindsey Graham said the Senate plans to pass a law on sanctions against Russia. He believes that Trump can end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The European Union intends to impose sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin together with the United States. Restrictions are necessary to exert pressure and encourage negotiations.
Andriy Yermak stated that the new US sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy, oil and banking sectors are very effective. These sanctions should force Putin into serious negotiations.
Michael Duffy became Deputy Secretary of Defense for Procurement. He previously called for the suspension of military assistance to Ukraine.
The US President is ready to apply sanctions against Russia if he deems it necessary. The US Senate will start promoting a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation this week.
Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.
Lindsey Graham seeks to impose sanctions on Russia before the G7 summit to send a signal to China. He emphasizes that sanctions will force China to stop the war.
The Trump administration announced the replacement of the candidate for the head of NASA. The reason is the inconsistency with the "America First" course.
Donald Trump said that he has not yet decided whether to support the bill on strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation. He promised to consider it in detail.
American Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he would call on European partners to lower the price ceiling on oil. According to him, Ukraine will not lose this war.
Senator Blumenthal announced the possibility of the US introducing tariffs of 500% for countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. This will be the Senate's response to the continuation of energy trade with Russia.
The US Senate will begin advancing a bill on sanctions against Russia as early as next week. Lindsey Graham stressed that the US will hit Putin hard with sanctions, and a 500% duty will be imposed on goods from China.
A Bloomberg analyst stated that without US assistance, Ukraine is unlikely to emerge from the war as a fully-fledged state. He called on the US Congress to take more active steps and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Turkey for its mediation and identified three realistic locations for negotiations with the Russian Federation. He rejected Russia's proposal regarding Belarus and awaits sanctions from the United States.
The White House doubts the objectivity of the Pentagon leak investigation. The investigation became the basis for the dismissal of three assistants to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The cryptocurrency recovered after a correction, reaching $109,457. 9 due to profit-taking. Favorable regulatory news in the US and Hong Kong also positively influenced the market.
