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Tipoffs: President Trump & Ukraine Newsletter for 2025-05-03 ( 12 items )  
Center for Strategic & International Studies: What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 1, 2025: * * * What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal By Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed a long-awaited deal to establish a joint investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The fund will be capitalized, in part, by revenues from future natural resource extraction. The newly signed ag more PR

Daines Joins Fox Business, Praises Trump for Restoring American Strength Abroad (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Joins Fox Business, Praises Trump for Restoring American Strength Abroad Discusses Ukraine Critical Minerals Deal, Fentanyl Precursors from China U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox Business today to discuss President Trump's historic minerals deal with Ukraine, as well as the need to reduce trade barriers and expand market access abroad. Watch the full interview HERE. Daine more PR

Hegseth Tasks Army to Transform to Leaner, More Lethal Force (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Tasks Army to Transform to Leaner, More Lethal Force Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent out a memo to senior Pentagon leadership addressing Army transformation and acquisition reform April 30, 2025. "The president gave us a clear mission: achieve peace through strength," he said. "To achieve this, the United States Army must prioritize defending our homeland and deterring China in the Indo-Pacific  more PR

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Ukraine Minerals Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Ukraine Minerals Deal Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the economic agreement signed by the United States and Ukraine. "With the signing of Donald Trump's extortion of Ukraine deal, even as Ukraine continues to  more PR

Independent Women Applauds the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, Promoting Energy Security And Lasting Peace (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Applauds the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, Promoting Energy Security And Lasting Peace WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Independent Women applauds the Trump administration's efforts to secure a long-awaited mineral deal with Ukraine. The Unites States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund demonstrates the administration's commitment to a fr more PR

Rep. Wilson: Trump Supports Sovereign Ukraine (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, last night, the United States and Ukraine signed the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. Underscoring the alliance of our countries, the agreement provides Ukraine a credible deterrence. David Zimmerman in National Review reported t more PR

SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim National Security Advisor, in addition to his existing duties: "Americans depend on our Commander in Chief to ensure that our nati more PR

Sen. Reed Issues Comments on Senate Floor About Trump Administration First 100 Days (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise to discuss my concern about the chaos that is roiling the Department of Defense. Sunday will mark the 100th day of Pete Hegseth serving as Secretary of Defense. During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Hegseth said: President Trump wants a Penta more PR

Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/25/25-5/2/25 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/25/25-5/2/25 Condemning the Chaos of the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined his Democratic colleagues speaking on the Senate Floor to highlight the chaos and destruction caused during the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. "This Administration has been cruel, and it has more PR

State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Meeting With French Foreign Minister Barrot (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on May 1, 2025, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to advance the path to peace in Ukraine. The Secretary made clear that President Trump is focused on halting the senseless bloodshed in Ukraine and affirmed a U.S. commitment to working closely with Fran more PR

State Dept. Issues Transcript of Interview by Secretary Rubio With Sean Hannity of Fox News (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on May 1, 2025, with Sean Hannity of Fox News: * * * QUESTION: And welcome to Hannity. We start tonight with a Fox News alert. At this hour, President Trump delivering a spirited commencement address at the University of Alabama. We will check in with that live in just a few moments. But first, a major announcement from the White House. Mike Waltz has been nominated now to serve as the next U.S. amba more PR

Welch Statement for World Press Freedom Day (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement for World Press Freedom Day WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, released the following statement ahead of World Press Freedom Day, which is celebrated annually on May 3: "A free press is essential, both here in America and internationally. It is vital that journalists are protected--not impeded,  more PR