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Republicans blast Witkoff for praising Russian dictator

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s description of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” drew widespread criticism from Republicans in Congress, CBS News reported on Oct. 21.

21 October, 07:58 PM

U.S. lawmaker calls for probe into Elon Musk’s order to throttle Ukraine’s Starshield

If billionaire Elon Musk issued the order to throttle Ukraine’s Starshield network, the allegations warrant an immediate probe, Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick told CNN on October 21.

21 October, 11:33 AM

Lawmakers scramble to counter Trump's shift on Russia as Republican frustration hits new high

U.S. lawmakers are trying to find a way to persuade President Donald Trump to stop moving closer to Russia, Politico reported on Oct. 20.

20 October, 11:09 AM

Zelenskyy, U.S. lawmakers discuss Starlink restrictions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online meeting with a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation on Oct. 19.

19 October, 11:38 PM

Republicans hurting from Trump’s abrupt embrace of Putin — report

U.S. President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russia to purchase diesel fuel and suspend sanctions against Moscow has created problems for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 19.

19 October, 09:21 PM

Expert explains how Trump-Putin deal threatens Ukraine

The deal between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on the supply of Russian diesel fuel may have not so much economic as political significance, Max Gardus, communications manager at Razom We Stand, said in a column for NV Business on Oct. 15.

15 October, 04:10 PM

Congress will act if U.S. deliberately throttled Ukraine’s Starlink access

The U.S. Congress will step in if it is discovered that Washington intentionally throttled Ukraine’s Starlink access, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick warned, The Wall Street Journal reported on October 14.

15 October, 12:15 PM

Trump’s Russian diesel decision runs counter to federal law, bipartisan senators say

Seven U.S. senators from both parties said President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Russian diesel imports into the United States runs counter to federal law and called on the administration to reverse the decision, in a press release dated Oct. 11.

12 October, 12:09 PM

Congressional delegation urges Musk to expand Starlink access for Ukraine

A U.S. congressional delegation backed expanding Ukraine’s access to Starlink and urged Elon Musk to activate additional capabilities of the service for Ukrainian users.

9 October, 11:31 PM

Pentagon finishes allocating $400 million in Ukraine aid

On the final day of FY 2026, the Pentagon determined how to use the $400 million appropriated by Congress for military aid to Ukraine, The Washington Sun reported on Sept. 30.

1 October, 01:20 AM

U.S. to send Ukraine $400M in military aid, but no Patriot missiles

The U.S. government confirmed its legal obligation to spend nearly $400 million appropriated by Congress on military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on Sept. 25, citing sources.

26 September, 02:32 AM

U.S. midterms could shift balance of power halfway through Trump’s term

The U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, nearly halfway through Donald Trump’s term, will determine control of both chambers of Congress and could shift the balance of power.

25 September, 01:09 PM

Congress took 30 days to approve 10 Patriot missiles for Kyiv

The U.S. Congress spent 30 days considering authorization for Germany to transfer 10 PAC-2 GEM-T interceptors for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Defense Express reported on Sept. 18.

18 September, 08:33 PM

House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump's desk

The U.S. House passed the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill on September 16, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump to be signed into law, according to Washington correspondent Alex Raufoglu.

17 September, 08:29 AM

Democrats attach $15 billion Ukraine aid amendment to Graham sanctions bill

The House Democratic Caucus has proposed adding an amendment to a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran that would provide Ukraine with a $15 billion direct loan.

16 September, 08:38 PM

House Democratic leaders openly oppose Graham Russia sanctions bill

The Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives is openly opposing a sanctions bill targeting Russia that is expected to come up for a vote this week, although not all Democrats appear ready to follow that line, Axios reported on Sept. 15.

15 September, 07:33 PM

Congress questions Army decision to halt unit’s specialization in Ukrainian drone warfare

A bipartisan group of American lawmakers is pressing the U.S. Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare, The Associated Press reported on September 3.

3 September, 10:08 AM

U.S. lawmakers increasingly use AI to write legislative proposals — Politico

Congressional legal counsels are struggling to handle a growing influx of legislative proposals drafted using artificial intelligence, Politico reported on Aug. 17, citing eight current and former officials.

18 August, 01:14 PM

Effectiveness of Graham’s sanctions bill depends entirely on Trump’s whim, expert warns

As the Russia–Iran sanctions bill, sponsored by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is making its way through the U.S. Senate, its future in the House of Representatives remains uncertain, Ukrainian political scientist Oleksandr Kraiev told NV Radio on July 30.

31 July, 03:13 AM

Zelenskyy meets Meloni, Costa, US lawmakers and South Korean president at NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Ankara, Turkiye, where the NATO summit is being held, according to his post on X on July 8.

8 July, 04:10 PM

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