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In 2023, U. S. President Joe Biden and his wife Jill earned $620,000, paid $146,600 in federal income tax and $34,400 in state taxes, and donated $20,000 to 17 charities, including $5,000 to the Beau Biden Foundation.

The United States will not shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine, but will instead provide weapons and air defense equipment to the Ukrainian military.

According to the Pentagon spokesperson, Ukraine urgently needs air defense equipment, and he emphasized the need for the US Congress to approve additional funding to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Biden urged Congress to pass the aid package for Ukraine and Israel approved by the Senate as soon as possible.

Biden convened the G7 leaders to coordinate a unified diplomatic response after Iran and its proxies launched an unprecedented air attack on targets in Israel.

Israel plans to respond to Iran's strikes with drones and missiles in a coordinated operation with its allies, according to sources cited by The New York Times.

Iran launched an air strike on Israel, forcing the White House to issue a statement of unwavering support for Israel's security and defense against threats from Iran.

President Zelenskyy expressed concern about the slowdown in support from partners and called for Ukraine to strengthen its own defense capabilities to meet the challenges it faces.

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiates a package of aid for Ukraine and Israel with the White House, facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats.

The United States is working with partners to provide Ukraine with additional air defense capabilities to protect its energy facilities from Russian attacks, while emphasizing the importance of Congressional approval of more funding for this purpose.

Russia has launched another major series of air attacks on Ukraine's energy system, prompting the White House to urgently call on Congress to approve additional funding to provide Ukraine with air defense systems to protect its population and critical infrastructure.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the U. S. Congress to call for continued military assistance to Ukraine and emphasize the importance of a strong U.S.-Japanese partnership.

Congressmen continue to actively discuss options for further action to help Ukraine, but no consensus has been reached on an aid package for Ukraine.

In a few weeks, Russia will outnumber Ukraine in artillery by 10 to 1, according to a statement to Congress by Christopher Cavoli, commander of the U. S. Forces in Europe, in which he called for urgent funds to help Ukraine.

Lloyd Austin, the head of the Pentagon, opposed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, advising Ukraine to focus on strikes that have a direct impact on the war.

Biden extended for another year the sanctions regime imposed on Russia over its harmful foreign activities that undermine US security and democracy.

IAEA experts have recorded another drone strike on the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, but this time it did not pose a threat to the nuclear facility.

The White House accuses Congress of inaction, which is causing Ukraine to lose ground on the battlefield, and calls for passage of a bill to provide aid to Ukraine.

The United States is monitoring the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after drones crashed there, calling on Russia to hand over control of the plant to Ukraine and refrain from actions that could lead to a nuclear incident.

U. S. officials warn that China is providing significant assistance to Russia's military-industrial complex, which threatens Ukraine and global security.

Biden called on Egyptian and Qatari leaders to put pressure on Hamas to reach an agreement with Israel on a hostage exchange and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden's aides are in backroom talks with House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a $60 billion aid package to Ukraine for a vote, giving Johnson room to maneuver with a slim GOP majority.

A Georgia judge denied Trump's request to dismiss the election fraud case on constitutional grounds.

Microsoft warns that China is likely to use AI-generated content to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea, and India in 2024 after attempting to do so during the Taiwanese presidential election.

The White House calls on Russia to support a UN resolution banning the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, hoping that Russia will vote in favor.

Zelenskyy instructed diplomats and the military to urgently strengthen the air defense of Kharkiv, Sumy, and southern regions of Ukraine.

NATO is planning long-term military support for Ukraine through a proposed €100 billion fund, but the proposal has received mixed reactions from allies.

The White House rejects a proposal to place the U. S.-led Ramstein Group, which coordinates arms shipments to Ukraine, under NATO leadership, insisting that the United States retain its leadership role.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg proposed a 5-year, €100 billion ($107 billion) military aid package called Mission for Ukraine to provide long-term, predictable security assistance to Ukraine, but at a meeting in Brussels, Allies had mixed reactions to the plan.

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan postponed his trip to Saudi Arabia this week due to a cracked rib.