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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.

Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard as his nominee for the post of Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022, has military experience and has become an active Trump supporter.

Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio for the post of US Secretary of State. Rubio, who is known for his tough stance on foreign policy, must receive Senate approval for the appointment.

John Thune has become the new leader of the Republican Party in the US Senate, defeating a candidate from Trump's supporters. Senators demonstrated their independence from the future president by electing an experienced politician.

Donald Trump has appointed Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and Baptist pastor, as US ambassador to Israel. The appointment of the 69-year-old conservative politician has yet to be confirmed by the Senate.

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.

Donald Trump has called on Republican senators to abandon the lengthy confirmation process for his future administration. The three senators running for Senate Republican leader supported this initiative.

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.

The Republican Party gained 51 seats in the US Senate after winning in West Virginia and Ohio. This gives Trump's party control of at least one chamber of Congress and the ability to influence the appointment of judges.

The head of the European Parliament, Roberta Mecola, has proposed creating the EU's own security and defense alliance. The new alliance should complement NATO, not compete with it, especially against the backdrop of the unstable situation due to the war in Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine said that US support is based not only on the White House, but also on bipartisan support from the Congress and the Senate. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the mood of the American people in this matter.

President Zelenskyy meets with Biden at the White House. They will discuss the details of the Victory Plan, agree on positions and approaches, as well as new US aid of $7.9 billion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for a meeting with US President Joe Biden. Earlier, Zelenskyy visited the Capitol to discuss Ukraine's Victory Plan with congressmen.

The President of Ukraine met in Washington with a bipartisan delegation from the US Senate to discuss key points of the Victory Plan. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of jointly achieving victory for freedom without compromise.

Senator Ben Cardin received a video call from fake Dmytro Kuleba via Zoom. Suspicions arose when “Kuleba” began asking politically charged questions and demanding an opinion on sensitive foreign policy issues.

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.

The United States has seen a sharp increase in enriched uranium imports from China since the end of 2023. It is suspected that China is helping Russia to circumvent sanctions by supplying Russian uranium under the guise of Chinese uranium.