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The U. S. Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against James Comey for the third time, related to the disclosure of classified information to a journalist. Comey denies wrongdoing.
Senator Thom Tillis accused Putin of manipulating Trump and called the agreements with the Russian Federation a mistake.
The Trump administration declined to invite OSCE observers to the midterm elections, breaking with a practice that had lasted more than 20 years. Democrats criticized the decision.
Senator John Kennedy called Putin a butcher and opposed the purchase of Russian diesel fuel. Republicans called for sanctions not to be eased.
The Pentagon is reviewing the U. S. military presence in Europe. Some forces may be moved to the Western Hemisphere to combat drug cartels.
The bill provides for tariffs of up to 500% on goods from Russia and its energy partners. The measure could be brought to a vote as early as this week.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with the United States over the proposed 50% tariffs. Ottawa promises to respond with reciprocal measures.
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza was dismissed from his position as commander of the U. S. Army’s V Corps in Europe. The reason is said not to be political motives.
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.
In December, the US will launch automatic registration of men aged 18-25 in the reserve. The system will use federal data to save budget funds.
US senators accuse Trump of violating the law by allowing India to buy Russian oil. The Treasury Department calls it a temporary measure for the energy market.
Republicans in the U. S. Senate are concerned about a possible strengthening of Democrats in the midterm elections due to President Trump's actions. The latest "alarm bell" rang when a Democrat won a seat in the Texas State Senate.
House Democrats have informed Republican leaders that they will not help pass a funding package through an expedited procedure. This complicated Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to quickly pass the measure and keep the government running.
In the US, the risk of a new partial government shutdown is growing due to threats from Democrats in the Senate to block bills to fund federal agencies if they include funds for the Department of Homeland Security. The White House hopes that "common sense will prevail."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes it is too early to discuss holding elections in Venezuela. He noted that the US oil embargo on Venezuela will remain, and American troops could land.
The Trump administration issued emergency orders to keep two coal-fired power plants in Indiana, which were slated for closure, operating until the end of the year. This decision supported the coal industry, citing the need to provide the population with reliable and affordable electricity.
The US Congress has provided $800 million in aid to Ukraine in the defense budget for two years, allocating $400 million each for 2026 and 2027. The total US defense budget for 2026 will be $901 billion.
An M8. 1 class solar flare was observed on the Sun, causing a full halo coronal mass ejection. It is expected to collide with Earth on Tuesday, which could lead to a G3 level geomagnetic storm.
A group of Republican congressmen appealed to the US Attorney General with a request to check the possible use of Orthodox communities in the US by Russian special services. This is related to the lobbying activities of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad.
US President Donald Trump pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and others accused in the 2020 election fraud case. The pardon does not extend to Trump himself and was signed on November 7.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
Donald Trump's initiative to resume nuclear weapons testing as a signal to Moscow and China has caused a split in the US Congress. Republicans support the move, while Democrats consider it a dangerous provocation.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
More than 60% of respondents do not support the construction of a ballroom in the White House, while 25% support Donald Trump's idea. The new premises are intended for official celebrations and state events.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to punish Biden administration officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. He accuses them of espionage and falsifying the 2020 election, citing unknown documents.
Former US President Joe Biden has completed a several-week course of radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer. The 82-year-old Biden was diagnosed with cancer in May with a Gleason score of 9 and bone metastases.
The latest Quinnipiac University poll showed that only 37% of American voters approve of Donald Trump's job performance. This is the lowest figure during his second term, with a record negative rating of minus 18 points.
Senator Lindsey Graham predicts the end of the war in Ukraine by Christmas. This requires a trilateral meeting involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin.
John Bolton claims Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize "more than anything in the world. " Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may nominate him.
The United States Senate goes on summer recess without passing a bill on sanctions against Russia, which gives Trump the exclusive right to decide on their introduction. Democrats are skeptical about punishing Putin, despite his disappointment.