President Donald Trump said he wants soon-to-be acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin shrinking the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) before a permanent nominee takes over — signaling a potentially aggressive effort to reduce the size of the agency responsible for coordinating the nation’s intelligence community. Trump told The […]
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‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia’s Morrissey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger’s jobs
TABLER STATION, W.V. — Virginia’s shift toward higher taxes and new regulations is triggering an interstate economic “brawl,” as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to lure businesses and workers across the border. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has promoted an “affordability agenda,” but a wave of proposed tax increases and regulatory changes from legislative Democrats […]
Illinois university moves classes online after learning ICE is operating in the same building
A university in Illinois announced it is moving some classes online after learning that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is renting office space in the same building as one of its locations. “Lewis University was recently alerted that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is leasing office space within the building where we operate […]
Zelenskyy moves to ‘clean up’ Ukraine’s energy sector as corruption scandal rocks leadership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new efforts to “clean up” the nation’s energy sector amid a corruption scandal and near-constant attacks from Russia. Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Sunday morning, saying he called on lawmakers to revamp the leadership at the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate and the State Energy Supervision Inspectorate, […]
Romania moves to take control of Lukoil assets ahead of US sanctions deadline
Romania must take control over the local subsidiary of Russia’s Lukoil to protect its national energy system and enforce international sanctions, Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Nov. 12. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so […]
Ukraine moves to sell state stakes in 2 major banks
The move aims to reduce the state’s share in the banking sector and replenish the national budget. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this is our right to take news and information […]
Trump-Zelensky minerals deal holds first board meeting as reconstruction fund moves forward
Ukraine and the U.S. held the first board meeting of an investment fund tied to a resources deal that has been a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s administration’s talks with Kyiv in his second term. The meeting on Sept. 3 launches the operations for the – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article […]
Trump’s Justice Department moves to block blue state from giving financial aid to illegals
President Donald Trump’s United States Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving to block a controversial Illinois law recently signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker extending student financial aid, including in-state tuition rates and scholarships, to illegal immigrants. In a Tuesday statement, the Justice Department announced it had filed a complaint in the Southern District of […]
Ukraine moves toward withdrawing from treaty banning anti-personnel mines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree withdrawing his country from an international agreement banning the use of anti-personnel mines on Monday. The 1997 Ottawa Convention bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines under the reasoning that it causes too much danger to civilians after hostilities have ended. Ukraine was one of […]
Ukraine moves forward on lithium mining under US minerals deal, NYT reports
More than a month after Ukraine signed a landmark agreement granting the United States a stake in its mineral reserves, Kyiv has approved initial steps to open one of its largest lithium deposits to private investors, the New York Times (NYT) reported, citing two government officials. On June 16, the Ukrainian government agreed to begin […]
Trump, China escalate trade war with new moves and more top headlines
1. Trump slaps China with additional tariffs 2. China’s warning about Trump’s ‘mistake’ 3. Murder suspect heads to high-stakes hearing CHIEF NEGOTIATOR – Former Reagan economic advisor makes prediction about Trump’s tariffs. Continue reading … ‘SO I’M LYING?’ – Dem’s rant about why US needs illegal immigrants takes odd turn, gets met with silence. Continue […]
Ukraine moves to tighten military deferments for students, educators
The Ukrainian government approved a draft law on April 4 that narrows eligibility for military service deferments for students and educators, according to Taras Melnychuk, the government’s representative in parliament. Under the proposed changes, students under the age of 25 who are enrolled full-time or in dual education programs for their first degree will qualify […]