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Pentagon halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns about US stockpiles
The Pentagon halted arms shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, after Trump’s top defense official warned U.S. stockpiles had dropped to critical levels.
Fed would have cut US interest rates by now if it weren’t for Trump’s tariffs, says Jerome Powell – as it happened
This blog has now closed. You can read more of our US politics coverage hereThe senate has adopted an amendment offered by Republican senator Joni Ernst – who represents Iowa...
Diddy jury to keep deliberating after reaching deadlock on most serious charge
The panel has reached a verdict on four of the five counts in the rap mogul's sex trafficking trial.
US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says
US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, as Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.
Trump’s Big Policy Bill Puts U.S. on Perilous Fiscal Path
Among the most expensive pieces of legislation in years, the Republican bill could reshape the country’s finances for a generation.
New developments as Israel-Iran ceasefire hits a week
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Trump Pauses Some Weapons Transfers to Ukraine
The White House cited Pentagon concerns that some American arms stockpiles were dwindling too low. Among the affected weapons were air defense systems, bombs, missiles and artillery rounds.
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation
The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,224
Here are the key events on day 1,224 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
With CEQA Scaled Back, California Hopes for a Housing Boom
After scaling back a landmark environmental law, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders are hoping for a construction boom.
Nate Silver: Mamdani could be vulnerable in general election 'in theory'
Pollster Nate Silver claimed that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani could be vulnerable in the general election “in theory.” “As a New Yorker, I’m not looking forward to...
US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low
Some shipments have been stopped ‘to put America’s interests first’, White House saysSee all our Ukraine war coverageThe US is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that...