Russia strikes Kyiv after US reboots weapons flow: Unbiased Updates, July 10, 2025

U.S. and Russian diplomats face each other. However, with Kyiv under attack again overnight, is diplomacy already unlikely to succeed?

Plus, President Donald Trump’s latest tariff initiative concentrates on copper, which may lead to increased costs for various products, from mobile devices to electricity bills.

Also, Trump once called the Secret Service agents who protected him from flying bullets in Butler, Pennsylvania, last year, heroes. Now, those agents face disciplinary actions within the Secret Service.

Russia launches second massive drone strike on Kyiv in two nights

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv during another night of intense attacks on Ukraine’s capital. This marks the second major strike in as many nights. Ukrainian officials reported at least two people killed, including a young officer, and more than a dozen injured.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the bombardment as a 10-hour attack involving 400 drones and 18 missiles. This follows Ukraine’s claim that it was the largest drone strike since the war started, just hours after President Donald Trump vowed to increase weapons deliveries to Ukraine, reversing a Pentagon order that had temporarily halted shipments.

On Tuesday, July 8, reporters pressed Trump on who ordered that delay.

Reporter: “Sir, yesterday you said that you were not sure who ordered the munitions halted to Ukraine. Have you since been able to figure that out?”

Trump: “Well, I haven’t thought about it because we’re looking at Ukraine right now and munitions, but I haven’t gone into it.”

Reporter: What does it say that such a big decision could be made inside your government without you knowing?”

Trump: “I would know if a decision was made. I will know. I’ll be the first to know. In fact, most likely, I’d give the order, but I haven’t done that yet.”

Trump also said he’s considering sending another Patriot missile system to Ukraine.

A bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on Russia has gained momentum in the Senate. Majority leader John Thune said lawmakers might take it up before the August recess, but he won’t push it forward without Trump’s approval.

This all occurs as Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the Asian summit in Malaysia on Thursday, July 10.

Trump threatens Brazil with new tariffs tied to Bolsonaro trial

Trump announced he will impose tariffs again, targeting Brazil with a 50% import tax starting Aug. 1. In a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Trump said the move is a response to the ongoing trial of former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, calling it a “witch hunt” and insisting it should end immediately.

Lula da Silva pushed back, defending the independence of Brazil’s legal system and warning that any tariff hike could lead to economic retaliation under Brazilian law.

Brazil wasn’t Trump’s only target.

Late Wednesday, July 9, Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper, a key metal used in everything from electronics to military equipment. He said national security and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing influenced the move. However, economists warned it could increase home goods, energy and infrastructure prices, especially since the U.S. imports more than half of its copper.

Supreme Court leaves Florida immigration law blocked

The Supreme Court will refrain from a high-stakes legal fight over immigration enforcement in Florida — for now. In a one-line order with no explanation or dissents, the justices declined to restore a strict state law that would enable Florida to prosecute undocumented migrants for entering or reentering the state.

A lower court blocked the law, saying it likely interferes with federal immigration authority. The judge even held Florida’s attorney general in contempt for encouraging agencies to enforce it anyway.

The issue isn’t resolved yet; an appeals court will hear the case in October. However, the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the block to remain — even temporarily — might indicate a reluctance to let states handle immigration enforcement independently.

At least 31 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles

At least 31 workers are safe after a tunnel collapsed at an industrial complex in California on Wednesday night, July 9. The Los Angeles fire chief said the crew was working on a wastewater tunnel five to six miles from the only entrance when the collapse happened.

Preliminary reports said they managed to “scramble with some effort” over a 12 to 15-foot pile of loose soil to reach their work vehicle and meet rescuers.

More than 100 firefighters responded, including urban search and rescue teams trained for these situations. Paramedics examined over two dozen workers at the scene, but no serious injuries were reported.

More than 120 dead, 170 still missing after devastating floods in Texas

Recovery crews in Texas continue to search for more than 170 people who remain unaccounted for nearly a week after devastating flooding tore through the state’s “Hill Country.” The death toll continues to rise, with at least 120 people now confirmed dead.

In Kerr County alone — the area hardest hit by the flooding — more than 160 people remain missing, and the death toll has risen to 95, including 36 children, according to the county sheriff. Five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic remain missing. The camp is located right along the Guadalupe River, which swelled by more than 25 feet in just over an hour during torrential rains early last Friday morning, July 4.

Meanwhile, concerns increase regarding storm warning systems in the region.

“As with other significant events that our emergency services encounter, this incident will be reviewed. You have my word. When or if necessary, improvements need to be made; improvements will be made,” Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said.

ABC News reported that a Kerrville-area river authority signed a contract in June for a flood warning system, but a spokesperson said, “An initial kickoff meeting was scheduled for mid-July.”

Meanwhile, federal emergency management agency officials told CNN they face obstacles in responding quickly to the disaster. Homeland Security Director Kris Noem recently implemented a rule stating that all contracts and grants over $100,000 must now receive her personal approval before any funds can be released.

One example FEMA insiders gave CNN was that they could not pre-position urban search and rescue crews in areas where floodwaters were rising in anticipation of urgent calls for help. They say Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of urban search and rescue teams until Monday, July 7, more than 72 hours after the flooding began.

Secret Service suspends 6 over Trump rally shooting

Sunday, July 13, marks one year since a gunman opened fire from a rooftop at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania — an assassination attempt that left then-candidate Donald Trump wounded. Now, six Secret Service agents have been suspended for security failures that day.

An independent Homeland Security review found a series of security breakdowns that left Trump exposed. Ten days later, the Secret Service director resigned. Now, discipline is being enforced for agents ranging from supervisors to front-line personnel.

Penalties range from 10 days to six weeks. Agents returned fire, killing the shooter — 20-year-old Thomas Crooks — who aimed at Trump and the crowd. A Pennsylvania firefighter attending the rally was killed.

Trump was shot in the ear but got to his feet, pumped his fist, and shouted, “Fight, fight, fight.” He often credited agents with saving his life on the campaign trail.

OpenAI plans new AI-powered web browser to take on Chrome

OpenAI is planning to launch an AI-powered web browser, directly competing with Google Chrome. The company said the new browser will use artificial intelligence to modernize how people browse the web and provide OpenAI with more access to user data.

Here’s the thing: ChatGPT now has around 500 million weekly active users. If even a small portion of them switch to this browser, it could shake up the online ad industry and challenge Google’s dominance. OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, and this might be its next big move.