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.
