US Politics

Senate backs Trump’s $9 billion rescission targeting public media, aid

The Senate approved President Trump’s proposal to cut $9 billion from foreign aid and public media funding. The cuts, aimed at reducing federal spending, have now been sent back to the House. With a Friday deadline approaching, the proposal is under scrutiny for its potential impact on international programs and public broadcasting services. The decision underscores the ongoing debate about national spending priorities.

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Trump distances himself from Putin amid Ukraine conflict

President Donald Trump announced a new plan to send weapons to Ukraine, urging European countries to purchase American arms for transfer and threatening Russia with economic penalties if peace is not achieved within 50 days. The announcement underscores growing U.S. frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Russia urges US, South Korea, Japan to reconsider alliance vs North Korea

In his visit to North Korea, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned the US, South Korea, and Japan against forming a security alliance targeting North Korea. The visit is part of efforts to strengthen Russia-North Korea cooperation amidst ongoing regional tensions, emphasizing military and economic ties to safeguard strategic interests against potential security threats.

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