US Elections
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.
The Russian dictator set a task for 2026 at a secret briefing: the breakup of NATO and the EU from within. Moldova plays a key role in this, where Moscow is interfering in the elections.
President Zelenskyy has still not found a candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States due to the difficulty of working with the Trump administration. Potential candidates, including Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, are declining the position.
Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August. Among the candidates to replace her are Anna Kelly, Sage Steele, Jason Miller and others.
The United States has minted the first batch of commemorative gold coins featuring President Donald Trump, dedicated to the 250th anniversary of independence. The coin is made of 24-karat gold, with Trump depicted on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse.
U. S. President Donald Trump said he would like to run for a third term, but the law prohibits it. He noted that everyone is asking him to do so, but the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits presidents to two terms.
Polls show that Democrats have nearly caught up with Republicans on national security issues and are ahead of them on the economy. This happened because of Trump’s actions, including the war with Iran and tariffs.
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.
U. S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Canada during a speech in Las Vegas, calling it «disgusting» because of trade barriers. He also touched on talks with Iran, a possible increase in oil prices, and announced a «Big Healthcare Plan».
In Hawaii, 40-year-old Ukrainian-born Kyrylo Basin, who is running for the U. S. House of Representatives as a Democrat, was arrested after a knife altercation on the beach. He was charged with threats of physical harm, and the court set bail at $1 million.
U. S. President Donald Trump criticized Chevron and called on all oil companies to lower fuel prices for consumers. Prices rose after the U.S. attack on Iran, increasing pressure on Trump ahead of the elections.
US prosecutors have closed the case against Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool. It turned out that the damage was caused by improper installation under the supervision of the Department of the Interior.
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.
U. S. President Donald Trump threatened to temporarily withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche due to a demand from Senators Cornyn and Tillis to provide guarantees regarding a $1.8 billion fund.
U. S. President Donald Trump has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to reinstate a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others over allegations of conspiracy. The appeals court previously dismissed the case, calling the lawsuit frivolous.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have agreed to visit Kyiv for the first time as part of efforts to end the war. The talks mark a sharp shift in relations previously marked by tension.
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting will focus on the war with Iran and other regional issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a separate meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where they will discuss the peace process with Russia. A meeting between Zelenskyy and all 100 senators is also scheduled at the Capitol amid the consideration of a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
U. S. President Donald Trump will receive Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for separate meetings. They will discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Iran is unlikely to significantly increase its involvement in the war against Ukraine due to internal problems and the conflict with the US. The strike on a vessel with Iranian cargo was a signal from the US about Ukraine's readiness to be an ally.
Loomer urged conservatives not to succumb to Russian propaganda. She admitted that she had previously become a victim of false information.
The US federal appeals court upheld a ban on Trump's executive order that tightened mail-in voting rules in 23 states. The court ruled that the president exceeded his authority by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to compile voter lists.
Brazil denied visas to two senior State Department officials whom the Trump administration planned to send to the country ahead of the October 4 elections. The authorities regarded the planned visit as interference in the electoral process.
US President Trump spoke at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, criticizing journalists and political opponents. CNN defended its journalists after the president's insults.
U. S. President Donald Trump will speak at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, which was postponed after an incident involving an armed man who attempted to kill the head of state. The event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, marking Trump's first speech at this event.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to directly compare Donald Trump and Joe Biden, noting that history will determine the better one. He called Trump a strong leader and named Lincoln as the best US president.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is ready to sign a peace agreement with Russia in the Oval Office or Mar-a-Lago. He emphasized that everything depends on US President Donald Trump.