January 21, 03:49 PM • 5894 views06:19 PM • 3512 viewsJanuary 21, 03:49 PM • 5898 viewsThe U. S. Senate has voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense by a 51-49 vote. The final confirmation vote for the former Fox News host and U.S. military veteran will take place on Friday.
John Ratcliffe became the new CIA director after a vote in the US Senate with a result of 74 in favor and 25 against. Democrats expressed concerns about his political impartiality.
Marco Rubio called Russia an aggressor and said it is necessary to end the war. The new Secretary of State believes that both sides must make concessions to achieve peace.
Marco Rubio has become the new US Secretary of State, having received unanimous support from the Senate - 99 votes in favor. He will be responsible for key issues, including the war in Ukraine and countering Chinese influence.
US Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has stated the need to invest in new military technologies. Decisions will be made based on the experience of using technology in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
Pentagon Secretary nominee Pete Hagel announced the Trump administration's intention to end the war in Ukraine. According to him, they want to make it as beneficial as possible for Ukrainians.
Trump's allies in the House of Representatives are seeking support for the Make Greenland Great Again Act. The document will allow the president to start negotiations with Denmark on the purchase of Greenland on January 20, 2025.
The US Congress has officially confirmed Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. The counting of 304 electoral votes went without objection, and the inauguration is scheduled for January 20.
The US Congress is holding a joint session to formally count and certify the electoral votes from each state. In contrast to the dramatic events of 2021, this time the election process is expected to end calmly.
Trump unexpectedly chose his former rival Marco Rubio to be the US Secretary of State. Rubio changed his position on Ukraine from strong support to voting against additional funding.
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 U. S. Senate has passed a large-scale defense bill that provides for a pay raise for junior military personnel. The document also includes restrictions on medical care for transgender children of military personnel.
China's top diplomat said on Tuesday that he hoped the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump would “make the right choice” and work with Beijing, hours after Trump told reporters that the COVID-19 pandemic had complicated his relationship with his “friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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.
Head of the OP Andrey Ermak met with representatives of the team of Donald Trump to discuss Russia's plans. Meetings were also held with US officials and business representatives.
Donald Trump has appointed technology investor David Sachs to be responsible for US cryptocurrency policy. Sachs will also chair the Presidential Council of Science and Technology Advisers.
A delegation from the NABU, SAPO, and HACC met with the US Senate Appropriations Committee. Ambassador Brink emphasized the importance of the independence of anti-corruption institutions for the transparency of the use of US assistance.
A bipartisan delegation of senior officials from the US Senate Appropriations Committee arrives in Kyiv. The visit underscores the importance of U.S. assistance in protecting Ukraine and European security from Russian aggression.
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.
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.
The U. S. Senate voted against two resolutions aimed at limiting the supply of tank and mortar shells to Israel. Senator Bernie Sanders' initiatives did not receive majority support due to concerns about Israel's security.
Andriy Sybiga met with U. S. Deputy Secretary of State John Bass to discuss defense cooperation. He also held talks with Senators Graham and Blumenthal on bipartisan support for Ukraine.
The Pentagon UFO Office received 757 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena in 2023. About 300 cases have already been explained, but hundreds more are still under investigation.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been appointed the new US Secretary of State by Donald Trump. Rubio promised to ensure “peace through strength” and put the interests of Americans above all else.
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.
Donald Trump has nominated Republican Congressman Matt Goetz for the post of Attorney General. The appointment requires confirmation by the Senate, where Republicans hold a majority.
