South Korea Warns Won Is Undervalued, Boosts FX Coordination With Japan 
DHS Investigates Cyber Breach in Homeland Security Information-Sharing Network 
NRC Proposes Radiation Rule Changes to Boost U.S. Nuclear Power Expansion Under Trump 
EU Chip Industry Faces Growing Risks From China Export Controls and U.S. Technology Dependence: Report 
Taiwan Simulates Chinese Blockade and Invasion in Major Civil Defense Drill 
Trump Dedicates Theodore Roosevelt Museum, Unveils New Air Force One Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary 
OpenAI Proposes 5% U.S. Government Stake Amid AI Policy Talks 
US Ambassador Prioritizes Cook Islands Critical Minerals, Warns of China’s Pacific Influence 
State of emergency in Crimea as Ukraine focuses pressure on ‘jewel in Putin’s crown’ 
Trump Administration Declines USMCA Renewal, Opens Talks on New Trade Changes 
UN Chief Urges Nations to Close $100 Million UNRWA Funding Gap 
Trump Prioritizes Iran Diplomacy Over Military Action as Nuclear Talks Continue 
Air Force Investigates Officer After Capitol Protest Calling for Trump, Vance Impeachment 
US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Build ‘Hornet’s Nest’ Drone Defense Against China 
Trump Accounts Now Accept Stock Donations as Treasury Launches New Child Investment Program 
Ukraine Preparing for Possible Russian Offensive From Bryansk, Military Chief Says 
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Unseats Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic Primary 
Over the weekend, US President Joe Biden visited New Mexico to survey the damage caused by a huge wildfire that was caused by federal officials. Biden also voiced his support for federal funding to compensate for costs that were brought on by the fire.
Biden visited New Mexico Saturday amid anger amongst residents who were forced to evacuate their homes due to the major wildfire caused by federal burns, which is also the biggest blaze ever recorded. The wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes in the mountains in the northeast part of Santa Fe.
Prior to leaving for New Mexico, the US leader said he supported full federal funding to compensate for firefighting efforts and recovery. However, Biden added that it would require congressional approval.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA has given over $3 million in compensation to over 900 households, but in some cases, the compensation given may not be enough.
The blaze was a result of two burns by the US Forest Service that went out of control back in April. Over 320,000 acres of mountains were destroyed by the blaze, and the nearby communities are anticipating flooding, mudslides, and ash flows.
US Forest Service authorities found a controlled burn on April 6 went out of bounds, sparking the Hermits Peak fire. On April 19, the Calf Canyon Fire was caused by a burn pile of logs and branches. Both fires merged on April 22.
As a wildfire prevention practice, land managers use controlled burns to reduce the number of small trees or other materials that could cause wildfires to start. The US Forest Service has since called for a temporary nationwide halt to the practice as it conducts a review of procedures.
Biden is also leading the west in its response to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. According to the US leader, who spoke at a fundraiser in Los Angeles Friday last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initially did not want to hear warnings about Russia potentially invading Ukraine.
Biden said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was undoubtedly planning to invade.
“Nothing like this happened since World War Two,” Biden told donors. “I know a lot of people thought I was maybe exaggerating,” adding that he knew the administration had the intelligence, “and Zelenskyy didn’t want to hear it.”
