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Zelensky Urges Stronger U.S. Pressure After Strikes Freeze Kyiv

  People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian missile and drone attack, in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for intensified U.S. pressure on Russia after a new wave of missile and drone strikes left parts of Kyiv without heat, electricity, and water. The attacks, which targeted critical infrastructure during freezing winter temperatures, plunged several districts into darkness and disrupted essential services. Emergency crews worked through the night to contain fires and restore power, while city officials warned residents to brace for further outages. The strikes are part of Russia’s ongoing campaign against Ukraine’s energy grid, a strategy that has repeatedly exposed civilians to dangerous winter conditions. Zelensky urged Washington and other Western partners to respond with a unified and forceful message to Moscow, arguing that only increased diplomatic and economic pressure can deter further attacks. He emphasized that the latest stri...
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Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. Senate passed a six-month funding bill just hours before a potential government shutdown. The bill, which faced significant opposition from Democrats, was approved with a 54-46 vote. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for final approval.

The funding measure, often referred to as a continuing resolution (CR), was a contentious issue, with Democrats criticizing it for lacking input from their party and for falling short on key priorities like healthcare and housing assistance. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged his colleagues to support the bill, emphasizing that a government shutdown would have far-reaching consequences.

Despite internal divisions, some Democrats sided with Republicans to ensure the bill's passage, prioritizing the avoidance of a shutdown over their reservations about the legislation. The decision has sparked debates within the Democratic Party, with some members expressing frustration over the compromise.

The bill's passage marks a temporary resolution to the funding crisis, but it leaves unresolved tensions between the two parties as they navigate future budget negotiations.

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