US Elections
According to exit polls, United Russia is receiving 53. 5% in the State Duma elections. Journalists reported possible ballot stuffing at 4,500 polling stations.
Trump unveiled 25 achievements of his administration for 2025–2026. Among them, he listed the conclusion of 8 wars, tariffs, and operations against Iran and Venezuela.
The US Congress has approved a sanctions bill imposing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. India is at risk.
The US has charged five people with conspiring to carry out assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe. The investigation links the network to Russian intelligence services.
Democrats in the U. S. Congress are investigating a Russian businessman’s payment for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding parties in the Bahamas. The oligarch did not provide any objections.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved a measure to withdraw troops from Iran. It was supported by seven Republicans, including three newcomers.
The U. S. Treasury is studying $5,000 payments to adults if Republicans win the election. The program could cost $1.3 trillion.
The court allowed states to retain the existing rules for voting by mail in the midterm elections. Trump's plan could have made it more difficult to send millions of ballots.
Donald Trump said that the US could remain in Iran and "take the oil," as in Venezuela. He expects the war to end this year.
Trump said that the US is ahead of China in AI and must maintain its leadership. He dismissed concerns about scenarios that will not come to pass.
Democrats plan to investigate Trump's wealth, the family's business, and the administration's policies if they regain the majority in the House of Representatives. The White House is preparing to block the investigations.
U. S. Justice Department prosecutor Joseph diGenova has stepped down as head of the investigation into Trump’s opponents. So far, no one has been charged in the case.
Delegates in Dallas hinted at J. D. Vance's presidential future. He warned of the consequences of Democrats winning the 2026 elections.
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.