The United States has designated Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as a foreign terrorist organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Ecuador welcomed the move, which enables sanctions, asset freezes and possible criminal prosecution against those linked to the group.
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Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least 13 people, injuring scores and damaging residential buildings across the capital. Ukrainian officials urged allies to speed delivery of air defense systems and missiles.
Emergency responders were dispatched to an address associated with Sen. Mitch McConnell for an “unconscious” person and possible “cardiac arrest” the morning his office said he had been hospitalized. McConnell’s office has not disclosed why he was admitted or whether he remains hospitalized.
A federal judge blocked a USPS proposal that would have allowed the agency to refuse delivery of some mail-in ballots if states did not meet new requirements. The ruling sides with the NAACP and marks another court setback for President Donald Trump’s mail voting restrictions.
The Trump administration declined to renew the USMCA on its current terms, keeping the North American trade pact in force but subject to annual reviews. U.S. officials cited trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, while Canadian officials said they remain committed to preserving the agreement.
The United States declined to extend the USMCA with Canada and Mexico through 2042, leaving the pact in force but subject to annual reviews until 2036. U.S. officials said they want to address trade deficits and other shortcomings before agreeing to any renewal.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser defeated Sen. Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor after a campaign centered on who would more effectively oppose President Donald Trump. Weiser will run in November to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis.