Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence is facing scrutiny over her past remarks that supported Kremlin propaganda about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said this week that while some members of the incoming Donald Trump cabinet may have different views on various policy issues than the Canadian government, it wouldn't prevent a "respectful and effective relationship between the two countries.

Spread the loveOn November 13, 2024, the top news story in Santa Maria, California, was the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence by former President Donald Trump. This significant political move has sparked discussions and debates across the nation,

Trump's election victory has Ukraine's international backers worrying that a rushed settlement to the war would mostly benefit Putin.

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to strike Russian territory with long-range US missiles, officials told US media on Sunday, reversing his policy with only two months left in office.

With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia.

The president-elect has claimed he would end the war within 24 hours and previously said Ukraine would have benefited from an earlier peace deal.

Ukraine is struggling to minimize losses, maintain morale and convince allies that, with more military aid, it can turn the tide.

The Trump Administration will likely take the lead in any negotiations to end the war—a development that Vladimir Putin would welcome.