Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus' counterpart Alexander Lukashenko met in Sochi to discuss the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, which is set to begin in early July. This is the first time Russia has deployed nuclear weapons outside of its borders since the fall of the Soviet Union, and is seen as a warning to the U.S.-led NATO military alliance. The deployment of nuclear weapons is a way for Russia to demonstrate its commitment to its ally and to deter any potential aggression from the West.
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The Biden administration has released new intelligence warning of a deepening military partnership between Iran and Russia, which includes the transportation of hundreds of attack drones to Russia for Moscow's war in Ukraine. The White House also released a satellite photo of a planned drone production plant in Tatarstan, which could be operational as soon as next year. The U.S. is urging both countries to end their military cooperation.
Several Republican presidential candidates have spoken out against the Justice Department's investigations into former President Donald Trump, while others have remained silent or said they are waiting for more information. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has tweeted his support for Trump, and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has urged Trump to end his campaign. The reactions of the candidates will be closely watched as they seek to move the party away from Trump's legacy.
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway, has been transferred to the United States to face charges of extortion and wire fraud. He was taken from a Peruvian prison to the U.S. where he will face charges related to promises he allegedly made to Holloway's family. The U.S. Department of Justice has not yet released details of the charges, and it is unclear what information he may have provided about Holloway's disappearance.
Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster and founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, passed away Thursday at the age of 93. He was a former Southern Baptist minister and founded CBN in 1960, making it the first television network dedicated to Christian broadcasting in the U.S. Robertson was a prominent figure in conservative Christian political and entertainment circles, and had a lasting impact on the movement through his contributions to the Christian faith and his Christian Coalition. He also founded Regent University, the American Center for Law and Justice, and Operation Blessing.
Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist and ally of former President Donald Trump, has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. in connection with the investigation into the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The subpoena is for documents and testimony and is part of an investigation into Trump's actions surrounding the attack and his efforts to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power. Political strategists have noted Bannon's encouragement of Trump's efforts to overturn the election and his resistance to Joe Biden's presidency.
Jay Johnston, a Hollywood actor known for his roles in popular television shows, has been arrested in California and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnston was identified by online sleuths and is facing felony obstruction of officers during civil disorder as well as several misdemeanor offenses. He is currently being held in Los Angeles and is expected to appear in court soon.
Peter Moloney, a Long Island business owner, was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday and charged with eight counts in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He is accused of spraying insecticide at police officers and targeting members of the news media, and is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The FBI has charged more than 300 individuals in connection with the attack and is seeking more information.