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Trump has promised to pay American adults $5,000 each if Republicans retain control of Congress. The expert doubts it will be implemented.
Trump announced a $5,000 payment to every adult American. He said the condition was that the Republicans retain control of Congress.
Americans’ trust in official election results has fallen to 34%, compared with 40% in 2024. About 60% do not trust information from the U.S. government.
Trump said that gasoline in the U. S. could fall below $2 per gallon after the November midterm elections. It currently exceeds $4.22.
Three employees received $45,000 each, while another received $20,000. The White House said that the gifts comply with ethical standards.
The talks between Merz and Trump scheduled for September 8 were postponed without a new date. Berlin does not rule out a connection with Trump's support for the AfD.
If the war continues through the winter, Ukraine is counting on additional U. S. support. Zelenskyy also spoke about reliable assistance from Europe.
About 70% of Americans do not want data centers near their homes. Republican candidates are changing their positions ahead of the Senate elections.
Experts linked the NABU searches at the Prosecutor General's Office to the upcoming talks between the United States and the Russian Federation. They predict increased pressure on Kyiv.
Iran may continue strikes in the Middle East for months. U.S. intelligence believes that sanctions could intensify the escalation.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
U. S. envoys will arrive in Moscow on September 5 with a proposal to end the war. The Kremlin considers the prospects for an agreement extremely low.
The price of diesel in the US has reached a record $5. 85 per gallon due to supply disruptions amid the war with Iran. This is increasing transportation costs.
Kyrylo Budanov expects U. S.-mediated talks to resume by the end of September. He said that conditions for a ceasefire are unlikely to emerge before spring.
Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days. However, there is currently no official confirmation of this.
A bill imposing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy resources is stalled in the U. S. House of Representatives. Congress fears rising prices.
Trump said that the United States would ask Europe to reimburse the costs of weapons and ammunition provided to Ukraine. He also reported on increasing production.
MapQuest kept the name Lake Ontario despite Trump's executive order. After that, 80,000 people downloaded the app, and its usage grew 50-fold.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Donald Trump plans to actively campaign for Republicans in the fall. He also dismissed the need for a deal with Iran in the protracted conflict.
Trump posted an AI-generated clip showing armed geese patrolling Lake Ontario, which he renamed. Canada and New York rejected the new name.
NBC News reported on Pete Hegseth's possible presidential ambitions. The secretary called the reports false and denied plans to run.
The President of the United States denied that the CIA director was preparing a warning to Moscow. He also stated that Russia would not attack NATO.
The US is not currently planning new strikes on Iran, focusing instead on sanctions and a naval blockade. A military response has not been ruled out in the event of an attack by Tehran.
The court lifted the block on key provisions of Trump’s executive order but did not declare them lawful. The states fear chaos ahead of the November 3 election.
Only 31% of Americans support the war with Iran, while Trump's approval rating has remained at a record-low 33%. 83% expect a prolonged conflict.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Trump asked South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the primary. She is running against Ralph Norman.
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.