US first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine, the latest high-profile American official to visit the country in recent weeks
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@sxrsar In Brazil, one courtesy is re: food. When someone comes to your house, you offer them food and they will refuse, but we know this is courtesy, so we insist and they accept. With a foreigner friend, I refused the 1st time and they were like "ok" and put the food away and I was ☹
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A record 4.5mn US workers quit the labour force in March, while the number of job openings hit a new high of 11.5mn, underscoring employers’ struggles to fill positions
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.@SecDef: We’re seeking your support for a 4.6% pay raise for our military and civilian personnel and other special pay and benefits. We also plan to invest in outstanding and affordable childcare in the construction of on-base child-development centers.
Saw the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people firsthand during my visit to Kyiv with @SecDef Austin. During our meeting with President @ZelenskyyUA, we reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine as it withstands Russian aggression.
President Putin sought to take away Ukraine's sovereignty and independence. He failed. Ukraine is sovereign and independent and will remain so for far longer than Vladimir Putin is on the scene. We will support them for as long as it takes to succeed.
Today, we welcome home Trevor Reed and celebrate his return to the family that missed him dearly. A former U.S. Marine, he is now free from Russian detention. I was delighted to be able to share with his family the good news about Trevor’s freedom.
Yesterday, Russia threatened two of our allies with a cut off of energy supplies.
Let me be clear: We will not let Russia intimidate or blackmail their way out of sanctions. And we will not allow them to use their oil to avoid consequences for their aggression.
May is a time to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Our nation is stronger because of these communities. This month and every month, let us recognize the important role they play in the American story.