Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that some of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs were unlawfully imposed, leading to companies beginning to receive refunds, even as prices remain high . Trump also abruptly postponed planned beef tariff cuts due to concerns about the impact on U.S. cattle farmers, signaling a chaotic approach to trade policy .
Trump launched a late-night social media spree, posting over 50 times in three hours, during which he attacked former President Barack Obama with false accusations and amplified calls for his Democratic rivals to be prosecuted. The posts included doctored images and demands for political opponents to be arrested .
A joke about Melania Trump, intended for Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, was cut after the Trumps demanded the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a previous joke about the former first lady .
Trump endorsed suspending the federal gas tax, an idea that has gained some bipartisan traction but faces significant obstacles, including concerns over revenue loss for the Highway Trust Fund. While some Republicans and Democrats have introduced or supported legislation, key figures like Senate Majority Leader John Thune remain noncommittal, citing the potential budget impact . The Supreme Court’s rulings have also undermined some of Trump’s policy tools, further complicating his agenda .
Kyivs corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyys EU push New charges against a former aide test Ukraines claim that it is ready for fast-track membership.
politico.eu · 8 days ago
Zelenskys ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraines two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.
bbc · 8 days ago
How big is Ukraines corruption problem as Zelenskys ex-chief of staff charged Anti-corruption bodies continue to scalp high-ranking Ukrainian officials amid a widening graft probe
independent · 8 days ago
Zelenskys former chief of staff named in major corruption probe that shocked Ukraine Yermak was widely seen as Ukraines second most powerful person
independent · 8 days ago
Ukraine: lex-bras droit de Zelensky serait impliqué dans un nouveau système de blanchiment dargent En Ukraine, cest un nouveau scandale de corruption. Lagence anti-corruption a annoncé lundi 11 mai avoir mis au jour un vaste système de blanchiment dargent autour de la construction de villas de luxe, qui impliquerait, selon la presse, lancien chef de cabinet de Volodymyr Zelensky.
rfi.fr · 8 days ago
Russia seeks to seize large assets from former deputy defense minister accused of corruption, Kommersant reports
telegram bot · 8 days ago
Ukraine designates 6 more suspects in $10.5 million money-laundering case tied to Zelenskys former chief of staff
telegram bot · 8 days ago
NABU charge former head of Ukraines presidential administration Yermak with corruption Ukraines anti-corruption authorities have charged Andriy Yermak, the former head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiys office and his close personal friend, with laundering UAH460mn ($10.5mn) linked to luxury real estate development near Kyiv.
intellinews · 9 days ago
Dutch probe finds two London intelligence firms spied on ICC employees, their relatives The Dutch National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security investigated a secret intelligence operation in which two private intelligence bureaus based in London collected sensitive personal
nltimes.nl · 9 days ago
Yulia Navalnaya Rejects Claims of Fictitious Employees as FBK Infighting Goes Public Ivan Zhdanov, who served as FBKs CEO from July 2022 until his removal in September, called for an internal audit of the organization after claiming in a recent interview that former chairman Leonid Volkov had hired fictitious employees.
themoscowtimes · 9 days ago
Zelenskys ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major corruption investigation. Ukraines National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Office announced late on Monday that Andriy Yermak is suspected of an alleged 460-million-hryvnia (US$10.5 million) money-laundering scheme. The announcement coincided with, but was not connected to, the end of a three-day...
south china morning post · 9 days ago
Zelenskiys former press secretary makes sweeping allegations in Tucker Carlson interview Iuliia Mendel, who served as press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy from June 2019 to July 2021, gave a sweeping and damaging interview to American commentator Tucker Carlson on May 11, making a series of harsh allegations.
intellinews · 9 days ago