President Donald Trump on Sunday agreed to delay the deadline for a 50% tariff on the European Union. The president also weighed in on Russia's escalated, overnight attacks on Ukraine while criticizing both Putin and Zelenskyy.
Trump also continued to criticize Harvard on Sunday, questioning the university's transparency and demanding that it reveal its international students' identities.
On Capitol Hill, the House this week passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" to fund Trump's domestic agenda. It now heads to the Senate, where it will likely be changed.
Rep. Gerry Connolly, the 75-year-old who has served in Congress since 2009, has died, his office announced on Wednesday morning.
"Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family," the statement read.
Connolly last month stepped down from the top Democratic position on the House Oversight Committee because his cancer had returned.
Rep. Gerry Connolly attends a House Rules Committee hearing on the procedures for upcoming votes at the U.S. Capitol, June 28, 2021 in Washington.
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-ABC News' Lalee Ibssa
May 21, 2025, 8:30 AM EDT
Trump to participate in grand military parade coinciding with his birthday
President Donald Trump will participate in a grand military parade and celebration in Washington on June 14 marking the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.
Trump will join veterans, active-duty troops, wounded warriors, Gold Star Families, and patriotic Americans to honor those who have served our country and deliver remarks.
June 14 also marks President Trump's 79th birthday.
President Donald Trump speaks about the Golden Dome missile defense shield in the Oval Office of the White House, May 20, 2025, in Washington.
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"The parade will trace the Army's evolution from the Revolutionary War through to the U.S. Army of Tomorrow. Attendees will experience 250 years of Army heritage through historical U.S. Army personnel reenactors, period-accurate equipment, vehicles, impressive flyovers, and military bands participating in this landmark event," according to the press release, which states the event intends to showcase the modern-day military and provide an opportunity for recruitment.
-ABC News' Kelsey Walsh
May 21, 2025, 6:14 AM EDT
House Rules hearing ongoing, still hours from vote to advance Trump agenda bill
The House Rules Committee hearing on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is ongoing as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, as a final vote to advance the bill to the floor is still hours away.
Several Republican members left throughout the night as Democrats burned the midnight oil and both parties introduced at least 537 amendments to the reconciliation package.
Overnight, several committee chairs and ranking members have been testifying before the powerful panel including Armed Services, Budget, Oversight, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Judiciary, Homeland Security and Transportation.
The final group of committees -- Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture and Education -- are expected to get underway soon.
-ABC News' Lauren Peller
May 20, 2025, 7:31 PM EDT
Air Force vet held by Venezuela released, White House says
U.S. envoy for special missions Ric Grenell said Tuesday than an American who had previously been detained in Venezuela- U.S. Air Force veteran Joseph St. Clair -- had been released.
“Joe St. Clair is back in America. I met Venezuelan officials in a neutral country today to negotiate an America First strategy,” he wrote in a post on X. The neutral country was Antiqua, a U.S. official said.
Family representative Jonathan Franks put out a statement from the St. Clair family, saying they were “overjoyed to confirm the safe release of their son.”
US ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell awaits the arrival of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at Tegel airport in Berlin, May 30, 2019.
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“This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it -- but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude,” Scott and Patti St. Clair, Joseph St. Clair’s parents, said.
St. Clair had been detained in Venezuela since November 2024, although it’s not clear what he was charged with.
Six other Americans were released by Venezuela in late January after Grenell traveled to the country.
