Hungary and Slovakia have blocked a new round of EU sanctions against Russia, citing disputes over the Druzhba pipeline and energy security. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas expressed deep regret over the failed sanctions agreement, signaling challenges in maintaining a unified European response. Despite these diplomatic setbacks, the EU continues to work on a new sanctions package targeting Russia, as Moscow’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, outlasting the entire Eastern Front of the Second World War. WATCH

A deadly border-related shooting in Minnesota has triggered a rare and revealing reversal from White House power broker Stephen Miller. After initially issuing forceful claims about the victim Alex Pretti, Miller later admitted that federal agents involved in the incident may not have followed established protocol. His remarks marked a sharp shift in tone and reignited national debate over immigration enforcement, use of force, and accountability at the highest levels of power.