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Trump's comments on Ukraine draw mixed reaction from US lawmakers

Democratic lawmakers and some Republican senators push back on Trump's claims Ukraine started war with Russia

US figures do not support Trump claims on Ukraine spending

Trump’s claim of $350 billion in Ukraine aid wildly off, say government agencies tasked with keeping track of fiscal expenditures

Pentagon chief eyes funding cuts to some parts of military by 8%

Exceptions include US Indo-Pacific Command, funding for military mission along US border with Mexico

US government media campaign to curb migrant influx sparks debate

Experts say US-Russia talks start of long process

What do Canadians think about the threat of US tariffs?  

US Army Corps seeks to fast-track 600 'emergency' projects through environmental review

The list includes an oil pipeline under Lake Michigan, several natural gas power plants, and liquefied natural gas export terminals

Chinese netizens prefer DeepSeek to Musk's Grok 3

US envoy visits Kyiv as Trump, Zelenskyy trade barbs

President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia visited Kyiv Wednesday, a day after U.S.-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic moves come as Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart lash out at each other over the war’s origins and plans to end it. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

US judge delays ruling on federal request to drop case against New York City mayor

An indictment charges first-term Democrat Eric Adams with accepting more than $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and lavish travel perks from a Turkish official and business leaders

WTO holds 'constructive' talks after China condemns Trump tariffs

Trump has announced 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to respond with retaliatory tariffs and to file a WTO dispute against the US

Europe frozen out of peace talks as Russia's war on Ukraine enters fourth year

Britain warns decisions made over coming weeks will define 'security of our world for a generation'