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Hey, Peeps.
Tiff and I are both out today. We’re leaving it up to you guys to carry the load for us in the comments.
Here are a couple things that popped up for me on things to watch.
Here’s what we’re reading today:
— Tim Mak (@timkmak) June 16, 2025
China's nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country — by 100 warheads per year since 2023.
It has about 600 warheads, more than the UK and France combined, making it the world’s 3rd largest nuclear power after the U.S. and Russia. pic.twitter.com/sjAc7VcbR6
Russia intends to attack Ukraine's energy sector while global attention is on the Middle East, Ukraine's FM said.
— Tim Mak (@timkmak) June 16, 2025
A day earlier, Russia launched a major strike on Kremenchuk’s energy sites with missiles and drones.
He urged “devastating” sanctions and a $30 cap on Russian oil. pic.twitter.com/3UwSxQoDIj
Oil Falls by Over 4%
— TRADING ECONOMICS (@tEconomics) June 16, 2025
WTI crude oil futures dropped by over 4% to $69.5 per barrel on Monday, reversing some of Friday’s 7% surge, as fears of a broader Israel-Iran war eased. A report indicated Iran is signaling inter…
More here: https://t.co/giat1r0qjB pic.twitter.com/NSMfobL572
President Shit’s Monday Public Schedule:
| Monday, June 16 2025 |
| TBD: The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Mexico Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| TBD: The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 7:00 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time [5:00 AM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 11:00 AM The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada [9:00 AM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 12:00 PM The President attends the Official Welcome [10:00 AM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 12:30 PM The President participates in Session I [10:30 AM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Restricted Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 2:30 PM The President participates in Session II [12:30 PM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Closed Press |
| 4:45 PM The President participates in Session III [2:45 PM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Restricted Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 7:45 PM The President participates in a G7 Family Photo [5:45 PM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Out-of-Town Travel Pool |
| 8:15 PMThe President participates in Session IV [6:15 PM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Closed Press |
| 11:00 PM The President attends a Cultural Event [9:00 PM Local] Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada Closed Press |
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