House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid

Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.

Is Trump’s aura of invincibility fading?

Setbacks to the US president’s landmark policies hint at limits being placed on his agenda

Ukraine could be a big win for Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin is weakened. Now is the moment to push him to end the war.

By Fareed Zakaria

Why Trump is obsessed with exacting ‘retribution’ against E Jean Carroll

For a person ‘accustomed to things going his way’, president’s defeats in trials against the author are a direct hit to his ego Donald Trump had a tantrum. Trump was seated at the defense table in Manhattan federal court on 17 January 2024 when E Jean Carroll – who has said that he sexually assaulted her at a swank New York City department store some three decades prior – confronted him for the first time in a courtroom. Continue reading...

By Victoria Bekiempis in New York

Republican lawmaker on why he voted to end the war in Iran

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick about his decision to join Democrats and three other Republicans to vote to end the war in Iran.

By Tinbete Ermyas

UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation

UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation

Democrats split over Tlaib's Lebanon measure as Republicans seize on Hezbollah omission

Democrats split over Rep. Rashida Tlaib's resolution to block U.S. assistance to Israel's war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking heated floor debate.

Trump says Ukraine "wouldn't have lasted one or two days" without US military support

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Ukraine would have lasted only one or two days in its war with Russia without American weapons and equipment.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Iryna Balachuk

Ukraine: US House passes bill to aid Kyiv, sanction Russia

The Ukraine Support Act is meant to help the war-torn nation rebuild with direct loans and assistance. But the support from the US House does not mean much for Kyiv. DW has more.

Live: US House passes bill in support of Ukraine, sanctions Russia

The US House on Thursday passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package despite opposition from Republican leaders, underscoring growing congressional frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a 'full ceasefire'. Follow the day’s events as they unfold on our liveblog.

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Trump shares wild AI video of him filling DC reflecting pool with tears

It appeared to reference a widely-circulated video of a woman crying during Trump’s first inauguration

By Brendan Rascius

Inside the world of Gianni Infantino: ‘The ass-kissing of Trump got us nowhere’

WORLD CUP 2026: The Fifa president’s ‘fawning and adoration’ has also been described as careful ‘management’ of the unpredictable Trump ahead of this World Cup, reports Miguel Delaney. But at what cost, and will it even matter?

'I like your Prime Minister a lot': Trump praises PM Modi as India-US trade talks continue

Momentum towards a deal has strengthened in recent weeks. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the negotiations were nearing completion, with only a limited number of issues still unresolved. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has similarly indicated that most matters have been settled, with discussions now centred on finalising the remaining details before the first phase of the agreement is unveiled.

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Trump posts AI video of filling Reflecting Pool with crying person’s tears; see bizarre clip

President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video showing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool being filled with a crying person’s tears.

‘Would be honoured’: Trump on possible talks with Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei

Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll

This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.

'Embryonic spines': Trump faces growing Republican pushback

United States President Donald Trump is used to getting his own way with Republican lawmakers— but there are signs of dissent as his party nervously eyes the looming midterm elections. From a vote against the Iran war to dissent over his $1.8 billion “anti-weaponisation fund” and costly White House ballroom, the nearly 80-year-old president has faced growing pushback. It comes as Trump faces record-low approval ratings 500 days into his second term, deepening Republican fears that they could ...

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US House Approves Billions In Aid To Ukraine, Impose Sanctions On Russia

The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid.

’Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

Republicans worry that his focus on pet projects — like an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout at the White House — make him look out of touch.

Trump announces $981 million support package for highly polluting energy source

The White House has hosted politicians and governors from coal-rich states to announce further support for "beautiful, clean coal."

Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour

Trump cancels concerts for US 250th birthday party after artists pull out

The 79-year-old president has said he will hold a mass rally in Washington on 24 June instead.

After Disastrous Great American State Fair Lineup Meltdown, Donald Trump Says He’ll Do It Live and Headline Revamped Freedom 250 Himself

The President said it will now be "the Greatest Rally EVER!" featuring Lee Greenwood, opera singer Christopher Macchio and the Armed Forces Choir.

By Gil Kaufman

House leaders say Senate being used as political theater

MANILA, Philippines — Two leaders of the House of Representatives have lamented some sectors’ use of the Senate as a political theater weeks before the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, disputing allegations made by the 18 former “Marine” officers during a blue ribbon committee hearing on the anomalous government flood control projects. In a

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U.S. House of Representatives passes Ukraine Support Act

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at supporting Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.

Forgery, blackmail allegations rock Reps over minority leadership

Allegations of forgery and blackmail have rocked the House of Representatives over the contentious minority leadership, sparking a rowdy session. Read More: https://punchng.com/forgery-blackmail-allegations-rock-reps-over-minority-leadership/

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M-East war: US Reps pass resolution to halt Iran war

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The 215-208 vote, which is largely symbolic, was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a public show of disapproval of the war, which began in […] The post M-East war: US Reps pass resolution to halt Iran war appeared first on Vanguard News.

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