Bipartisan Fury Over Russia Sanctions Waiver, 1,200 Arrested in Fiery France Riots, and a Cold Case Cracked by Chewed Gum

Capitol Hill rarely agrees on anything these days, yet President Trump’s decision to grant a waiver on select Russian sanctions has managed to unite lawmakers from both parties in immediate outrage.

Senior Republicans and Democrats alike are demanding answers from the White House, arguing that easing economic pressure on Moscow without securing concrete concessions undercuts Western deterrence.

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One commenter said the move sends a baffling message to allies who have spent years untangling their economies from Russian energy. Another argued that presidents have always used targeted waivers to keep backchannel diplomacy alive and protect domestic markets from sudden price shocks.

That debate over Moscow’s reach is playing out alongside urgent complaints from Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his forces are still facing restrictions on the Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellite network, a vital lifeline for frontline communications and drone operations.

While private tech defenders point out that commercial companies have a right to keep their networks from being used for offensive military strikes, critics note the uncomfortable reality that a single private enterprise now holds immense leverage over a sovereign nation's defense.

At home, foreign policy and domestic politics collided during Vice President JD Vance’s wide-ranging CBS News town hall, where he tackled questions on Iran, immigration, and government corruption while keeping viewers guessing about his 2028 plans.

Meanwhile, the president made waves of his own regarding a major facility in Kentucky, promising a massive wave of investment—with the explicit catch that it happens "if the Republicans win."

In the streets, tempers are flaring both abroad and at home. France is reeling after nights of violent clashes, looting, and torched buildings ended with more than 1,200 people under arrest.

In the United States, the much-publicized "No Kings" demonstrations stayed peaceful but quickly went off-script. Despite strict rules from organizers to keep the rallies non-partisan, marchers showed up with overtly political signs and chants, proving once again that grassroots crowds rarely follow a playbook.

The day also brought heartbreaking news from two quiet American communities. An Oregon town known for its safety and natural beauty is in shock following a local school shooting, while authorities in Kansas are investigating a horrific scene where a truck drove directly onto a crowded soccer field during a game, killing two people and sending 11 others to the hospital.

Just north of the border, Canadian authorities are battling a major fire at a military base in Alberta following a deadly incident on the grounds, with military police working to determine exactly what went wrong.

Finally, if you need proof that patience and science eventually catch up with the past, look no further than Washington state. Detectives investigating two haunting cold case murders finally arrested their suspect after matching crime scene DNA to a piece of discarded chewing gum.

One observer noted that it is incredible how decades of hiding can be undone by a single piece of litter tossed on a sidewalk.

Our hosts break down all ten of today's major stories and what they mean for the week ahead on the latest episode of AVONEWS — Daily News.