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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.

Donald Trump said that he hopes to end the war in Ukraine in 6 months, changing his previous statement of 24 hours. He also acknowledged that the situation is more complicated than he had previously assumed.

Donald Trump toned down his rhetoric on key campaign promises after winning the election. The president-elect recognized the difficulty of lowering prices and quickly ending the war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump has overtaken Kamala Harris in the Decision Desk HQ/The Hill poll, with a 52% chance of winning against 42% for Harris. The change in the forecast is due to Trump's improved performance in key states.

The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll showed a slight advantage for Trump over Harris among early voters in swing states. Nationally, Harris retains his lead, but the gap is closing.

The Kremlin realizes that nuclear threats are losing their effectiveness. Putin is considering “more subtle” options for responding to Western support for Ukraine, avoiding direct escalation.

US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has agreed to two rounds of debates with Donald Trump. Harris' campaign rejected the proposal for additional debates and confirmed one round of debates between the vice presidential candidates.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt on former President Trump but refused to resign despite calls from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, saying she would cooperate fully with the investigation.

Ohio Senator J. D. Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee, has opposed U.S. military aid to Ukraine but does not support a Russian invasion, and has previously made derogatory remarks about Trump before becoming one of his staunchest allies.

A new, more transmissible strain of monkeypox, mpox, has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about its further spread.