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Today, we're talking about the U.S. putting pressure on Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war,

wildfires and flooding across the country, a Supreme Court Education Department decision,

and other top news for Wednesday, July 16th.

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Uncle Sam is digging in against Russia.

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. will sell, quote, top-of-the-line weapons to NATO allies, who will then, quote,

massively supply them to Ukraine. He also threatened, quote, very severe tariffs at about 100

percent, on Russia's remaining trade partners unless a ceasefire is reached within 50 days, saying

a great conversation with Putin doesn't mean

anything if the Kremlin continues to attack its western neighbor.

Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Trump for his willingness to support Ukraine,

but war-worn Ukrainians have expressed disappointment with the 50-day deadline,

arguing it will only give Russia more time

to claim lives. Moscow is giving Washington the cold shoulder, calling Trump's announcement

a, quote, theatrical ultimatum, and arguing that NATO's support for Ukraine encourages

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