Zelensky expects Democratic control of Congress to strengthen US weapons and financial support for Ukraine, sharpening focus on defense spending and geopolitical risk.
Two Russian-fuel tankers have diverted from the US as sanctions risks threaten a Trump-Putin diesel import plan amid elevated futures and pump prices.
The Pentagon watchdog redirected a bipartisan Senate request on Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions to the Air Force, intensifying scrutiny of SpaceX’s defense role.
A bipartisan Senate group says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Moscow while doing little to lower U.S. fuel costs.
Umar Kremlev said Donald Trump Jr. repaid money tied to wedding-event costs, keeping a political-risk story alive for markets.
Preliminary Bosnia results showed ruling-party candidates and Milorad Dodik’s allies holding key posts, signaling political continuity.
AfD lost all three Lower Saxony runoff bids, while Greens held Hanover and gained key urban wins as CDU, SPD and independents retained other posts.
Berlin’s Left Party won 25.7% in preliminary results, putting housing policy and coalition risk back in focus for markets.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Jay Clayton confirmed as Director of National Intelligence by a narrow Senate vote, facing partisan opposition and lacking prior intelligence experience.
The US Senate narrowly passed a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones amid active peace talks and a fragile ceasefire.
The US House passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and boosting military aid for Ukraine, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.