Trump Waives Russia Sanctions as Violence Erupts in France and Ukraine Crisis Deepens
Trump has signed an order waiving new Russia sanctions as multiple outlets report on violent unrest in France, an Oregon school shooting stopped by civilians, and turmoil in his White House staff.
President Trump has signed an executive order waiving new Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing national interests. Multiple outlets report that the move has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers and Ukrainian President Zelensky, who warns it will encourage Putin. The action marks a major shift in Trump's approach to Russia as tensions with Ukraine worsen.
An armed father and a teacher stopped a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, in just three minutes after a shooter opened fire in a special needs classroom. Police have identified the suspect, who had attended the school as an elementary student and was heavily armed. One mother who survived a previous school shooting coached her son through the attack, telling him to be as quiet as possible.
Violent protests have erupted across France, with over 1,000 arrests reported as rioters clashed with police, looted stores, and set buildings ablaze. Outgoing President Macron vowed prosecution and punishment in response to the unrest, which includes reports of grenades and masked men involved in the violence.
Katie Zacharia's tenure as Trump's press secretary ended abruptly after just five days when she was interrupted mid-interview and told the vice president wanted to speak with her. Reports indicate that Susie Wiles helped arrange the Fox interview that coincided with her dismissal. Zacharia later praised Trump as kind and wonderful despite the abrupt exit.
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In college football, Ohio State ended Indiana's 22-game winning streak in a close contest, while No. 7 Texas suffered a major upset loss to Florida as the Longhorns fell further from playoff contention. The Golden State Valkyries won Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream.
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