US Vice President JD Vance warned Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement, defending President Trump and stating Washington is Israel's only powerful ally. Vance criticized Israeli ministers, emphasizing US military support and questioning Israel's approach to national security.
The US House of Representatives approved putting to a vote a bill that toughens anti-Russian sanctions and increases aid to Ukraine. The bill includes sanctions on Russia's oil industry, 500% tariffs on Russian goods, and $300 million in military aid for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on Telegram that Ukraine urgently needs military aid from the US, particularly for air defense. He noted a lack of progress with America on expanding anti-missile defense production, despite financial aid from Europe. Zelensky emphasized the necessity of US leadership in this area.
US may delay a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, with President Trump to decide. An expert suggests this reflects a strategic resource reallocation due to global conflicts, not a change in US commitment to Taiwan.
Stripe co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti is running for Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco congressional seat, aiming for a "full-scale revolution" within the Democratic party. He advocates for ending US military aid to Israel, a wealth tax, and free healthcare, challenging establishment figures.
