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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.
Donald Trump underwent an examination that revealed chronic venous insufficiency. This condition is common among people over 70 years old.
The Palm Beach County Commission will vote on naming 4 miles of Southern Boulevard "President Donald Trump Boulevard. " This decision has already been approved by the Florida legislature and signed by the governor.
Three Democratic senators have launched an investigation into the absence of new US sanctions against Russia during the first five months of the Trump administration. They state that this allows Putin to continue the war in Ukraine and call for increased pressure on the aggressor.
House member Al Green initiated Trump's impeachment over strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without Congressional approval. Green accuses the president of abuse of power and threatening democracy, citing unconstitutional usurpation of legislative branch powers.
Bill Clinton wondered if the Trump administration could ban his book "The First Gentleman. " Co-author James Patterson believes the book could be banned in some counties for no particular reason.
A US federal court has indefinitely blocked the Donald Trump administration's ban on accepting international students at Harvard University. This decision extends the temporary injunction issued after the Trump administration revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
Lindsey Graham wants to amend the bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation. It will allow countries that contribute to the defense of Ukraine to be exempted from the 500% duty on trade with Russia.