Warsh was approved in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) as the only Democrat crossing over in support. He will succeed Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends this week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition, via coalition whip Ofir Katz (Likud) and other faction leaders, has submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.

This follows opposition bills and a Haredi faction (Degel HaTorah) push amid tensions over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions. The move aims to control the timing of elections, currently scheduled for October 27, potentially advancing them (e.g., to early September).

While some of history’s greatest cities — from ancient Carthage to others besieged for hundreds of days — eventually fell, the tiny Ukrainian village of Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast has defied the odds.

Pre-war population: approximately 3,000. As of May 2026, the settlement has endured nearly 1,500 days of Russian assaults since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Despite repeated mechanized attacks and intense pressure in the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian forces continue to hold the village.

This prolonged stand has turned a modest rural community into a symbol of resilience, surpassing the duration of many famous sieges that ended in the capture of far larger and more strategically vital urban centers. Fighting persists in the area, but no decisive Russian breakthrough has occurred.

The legislation (H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act) authorizes $1.3 billion in security assistance and up to $8 billion in loans for Ukraine, while imposing additional sanctions on Russia. It was introduced by Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) and reached the threshold on May 13 after Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) signed on, joining all Democrats and GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Don Bacon.

A vote is expected in late May or early June. The measure faces significant hurdles in the Senate and at the White House.

This marks the eighth successful discharge petition in three years to circumvent House GOP leadership.

During their high-stakes bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized partnership and mutual benefit.

Xi highlighted shared interests, stating: “China and the United States both stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. We should be partners, not rivals,” and called for building “a brighter future together for our bilateral relations” amid accelerating global changes.

Trump responded warmly, praising the welcome ceremony and noting, “I was particularly impressed by those children. They were happy, they were beautiful... Those children were amazing and they represent so much.” He described Xi as “a great leader” and expressed optimism: “It’s an honor to be your friend, and the relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before.”

The summit, marked by ceremonial pageantry, focuses on stabilizing ties on trade, Taiwan, and broader international issues, with both sides underscoring opportunities for collaboration over rivalry. No major breakthroughs were immediately announced.

No independent verification from neutral maritime tracking firms (e.g., Lloyd’s List, Kpler, or Windward), Western militaries (US/UK), or international shipping organizations has surfaced as of now.