### Latest Political News for May 24, 2024 1. **Trump's Legal Troubles**: The trial of former President Donald Trump continues to draw significant attention as judgment day approaches. The jury is deliberating on multiple charges, and the outcome could have major political implications [[❞]](https://www.politico.com/politics). 2. **Russia-Ukraine Conflict**: The war in Ukraine persists with intense fighting. Russia claims to have captured the village of Berdychi, while Ukraine calls for more air defense equipment from Western allies. French President Emmanuel Macron has not ruled out sending ground troops if Russia advances significantly [[❞]](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/3/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-799). 3. **US-UK Support for Ukraine**: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is close to securing European support for tapping Russian sovereign assets to aid Ukraine. Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron visited Kyiv, pledging more military support for Ukraine [[❞]](https://www.politico.com/politics) [[❞]](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/3/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-799). 4. **Biden's Campaign Strategy**: Despite various protests, the chair of the Democratic National Convention has affirmed that President Biden will be the nominee for the upcoming elections. This comes as Biden continues to face challenges within his party [[❞]](https://www.politico.com/politics). 5. **South African Politics**: Political tensions in South Africa remain high as the country prepares for upcoming elections. The ANC is dealing with internal conflicts while opposition parties are strategizing to increase their influence [[❞]](https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics). #### Hashtags for Social Media: - #TrumpTrial - #UkraineWar - #Biden2024 - #SouthAfricaPolitics - #GlobalSupportForUkraine For more detailed updates, visit [Politico](https://www.politico.com), [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com), and [IOL](https://www.iol.co.za).