Ukraine Appoints New Prime Minister Amid US Patriot Missile Deployment Plans

The U.S. is preparing to send more Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine as part of ongoing support amid the conflict with Russia, with coordination involving Germany. President Trump has issued a 50-day ultimatum for Russia to agree to a peace deal, warning that failure to do so will result in steep tariffs and secondary sanctions targeting countries purchasing Russian oil, aiming to damage Russia's economy. In Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko has been appointed as the new prime minister, replacing Denys Shmyhal, who now leads the defense ministry. Concurrently, the U.S. House is debating a rescissions package that would cut billions in federal spending, including foreign aid, with Republicans asserting the cuts target wasteful programs, while Democrats warn the cuts could harm critical U.S. assistance. Additionally, online firearms seller GrabAGun Digital Holdings went public, with Donald Trump Jr. on its board, although the stock price dropped following the market debut. Meanwhile, other news highlights include an increase in U.S. executions in 2025, surpassing recent years, and local disputes such as Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell seeking legal action to protect his Florida beachfront property from trespassing.