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By Guy Faulconbridge and Rami Ayyub MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday that he would have to respond to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's nuclear-capable bomber fleet,

"It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace," President Trump posted on social media.

The US has urged trade partners to submit their best offers by July 8, but no proposals have been received yet.

As Trump's tariff deadline nears, the U.S. is seeking trade proposals from global partners, including the EU and Japan, focused on industrial and agricultural products.

As the Senate considers Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, OMB Director Vought predicts a economic downturn if it fails, contradicting a CBO analysis.

President Donald Trump issued a new statement regarding the House-passed bill he has dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," calling on Republican senators to work on getting it passed and to his desk before the Fourth of July.

Sen. Ron Johnson is breaking with President Donald Trump over a major spending bill, citing concerns about national debt and proposing alternative solutions.

Even as the United States and Iran grapple with each other’s nuclear red lines, the simple fact of engagement underscores a pragmatic turn for Tehran regarding President Donald Trump.

IAEA reports showed Iran adhered to limits on key elements of its nuclear programme, including enrichment, until more than a year after Trump abandoned the pact in 2018, during hi