The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
8 months ago

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House has approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare weekend session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. “The eyes of the world are upon us, and history will judge what we do here and now,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Passage through the House cleared away the biggest hurdle to Biden’s funding request, first made in October as Ukraine’s military supplies began to run low. The ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus has derided the legislation as the “America Last” foreign wars package and urged lawmakers to defy Republican leadership and oppose it because the bills did not include border security measures. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced the Senate would begin procedural votes on the package Tuesday, saying, “Our allies across the world have been waiting for this moment.” Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, as he prepared to overcome objections from his right flank next week, said, “The task before us is urgent.

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Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine. United States President Joe Biden plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before he leaves office in January, reports say, hoping to shore up the government in Kyiv before Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump, …

Biden administration pushes $9 billion in Ukraine aid before Trump takes office
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden administration pushes $9 billion in Ukraine aid before Trump takes office

India Today  

The White House plans to rush billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, sources said on Wednesday, hoping to shore up the government in Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration. Trump has been critical of Biden's assistance for Ukraine, fuelling concern about the future of support for President Volodomyr …

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job
7 months, 3 weeks ago

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job

NPR  

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images House Democratic leaders say they'll help House Speaker Mike Johnson keep his job if members of his own party make a move to oust him. "From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have put people over …

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package

The Hindu  

After lengthy negotiations, the United States Senate has passed with bipartisan support a $95 billion programme to send aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The aid package brings together four distinct bills that the House of Representatives passed separately last weekend, respectively supplying almost $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, above $26 billion for Israel, over $8 billion for the …

Republican bill would BAN lawmakers from waving foreign flags on the House floor after Democrats whipped out Ukrainian flags to celebrate passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Republican bill would BAN lawmakers from waving foreign flags on the House floor after Democrats whipped out Ukrainian flags to celebrate passage of $95 billion foreign aid package

Daily Mail  

A new GOP-led bill seeks to ban members from flying any foreign nation's flags on the House floor after Democrats waved Ukrainian flags as a long-awaited foreign aid bill passed. As the House in a 311-112 vote passed some $60 billion for Ukraine last week, House Democrats triumphantly flapped their blue-and-yellow flags and cheered at the bill that may cost …

To pass Ukraine aid, ‘Reagan Republican’ leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

To pass Ukraine aid, ‘Reagan Republican’ leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the necessity of providing Ukraine with weapons and other aid as it fends off Russia’s invasion is rooted in their earliest and most formative political memories. While McConnell, R-Ky., and Johnson, R-La., took different approaches to handling Trump, the presumptive White House nominee in 2024, the struggle …

U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Hindu  

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. In an interview with The Associated Press shortly before the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that if Congress …

Joe Biden approves Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden approves Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle

India Today  

US President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelection and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress. Johnson, who faces calls by some right-leaning Republicans to oust him …

BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid
7 months, 4 weeks ago

BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid

India TV News  

In a major relief to the war-engaged nations, the Senate has passed USD 95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. Joe Biden's response after passage of the bill In an interview with …

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months ago

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. In an interview with The Associated Press shortly before the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that …

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote
8 months ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote

LA Times  

American and Ukrainian flags wave outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. The Senate has passed a package of $95 billion in military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and humanitarian assistance for Gaza, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. In an interview …

Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine
8 months ago

Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

“AMERICANS CAN ALWAYS be counted on to do the right thing…after they have exhausted all other possibilities.” There is no evidence that Winston Churchill ever uttered this phrase, which is often attributed to him. The recent lowering of the call-up age from 27 to 25 will help, but maintaining morale will require immense skill from Ukraine’s political and military leaders. …

Mike Johnson finally got Ukraine aid done—but he's no hero.
54 years, 11 months ago

Mike Johnson finally got Ukraine aid done—but he's no hero.

Slate  

Before House Speaker Mike Johnson basks too deeply in the praise he’s received for bringing the security assistance bill to the floor, where it passed by a predictably wide margin, we should recall that the bill would have passed six months ago had it not been for Johnson’s cowardly submission to the pressure of former President Donald Trump. Had Johnson …

Ukrainian and Western leaders praise Washington's $95 billion aid package as Kremlin warns of further ruin
8 months ago

Ukrainian and Western leaders praise Washington's $95 billion aid package as Kremlin warns of further ruin

ABC  

In Short: Western leaders have expressed relief and praise over the US approval of $95 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the US House of Representatives, as the Kremlin warned that passage of the bill would "further ruin" Ukraine and cause more deaths. Mr Zelenskyy said Ukraine …

Zelenskyy welcomes US aid to Ukraine, urges rapid transfer of weapons
8 months ago

Zelenskyy welcomes US aid to Ukraine, urges rapid transfer of weapons

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine president says the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that the US stands by Kyiv. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press programme, Zelenskyy said the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that Washington stands by Kyiv and that it would not be “a second Afghanistan”. …

US House approves long-awaited aid package to bolster Ukraine's war efforts
8 months ago

US House approves long-awaited aid package to bolster Ukraine's war efforts

ABC  

In short: After stalling for months, a $US60 billion aid package for Ukraine has been approved by the US House After stalling for months, a $US60 billion aid package for Ukraine has been approved by the US House Some Republicans are threatening to oust speaker Mike Johnson over the vote What's next: The bill will now go to the Senate, …

House approves $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, much to the chagrin of Russia
8 months ago

House approves $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, much to the chagrin of Russia

Salon  

The U.S. House of Representatives approved $61 billion of military aid for Ukraine to help in its defense against Russia, after months of stalling. “The House erupted into applause when the Ukraine bill passed, with the chair, Marc Molinaro of New York, admonishing members not to wave Ukrainian flags,” The Guardian reported. Right after the bill passed, Ukraine’s president took …

In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
8 months ago

In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains

NPR  

In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains Enlarge this image toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Lawmaker Oleksandra Ustinova, who leads the Ukrainian parliament's committee on arms, spent months urging holdouts in the U.S. Congress to stop blocking nearly $61 billion in military and economic aid to her …

'Trump lost': Ex-Bush speechwriter shows how GOP 'has rebelled against him' in latest vote
8 months ago

'Trump lost': Ex-Bush speechwriter shows how GOP 'has rebelled against him' in latest vote

Raw Story  

" Trump deflates," writes former Bush speechwriter David Frum. Frum, who previously assessed former president Trump was prone to stoking violence, writes for the Atlantic about how the U.S. House voted to approve something Trump has steadfastly stood against. " "The House vote to aid Ukraine renews hope that Ukraine can still win its war. Every Republican officeholder understood: Those …

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
8 months ago

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

The Hindu  

The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers “who voted to put …

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
8 months ago

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?

Al Jazeera  

United States lawmakers are expected to vote on Saturday evening on three military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and other allies in the Asia Pacific region. Funding includes: $5.2bn to replenish and expand Israel’s missile and rocket defence system $3.5bn for purchasing advanced weapons systems $1bn to enhance weapons production $4.4bn for other supplies and services to Israel $9.2bn in …

US passes $95 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
8 months ago

US passes $95 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

New Indian Express  

The weekend scene presented a striking display of congressional action after months of dysfunction and stalemate fueled by Republicans, who hold the majority but are deeply split over foreign aid, particularly for Ukraine as it fights Russia's invasion. "The eyes of the world are upon us, and history will judge what we do here and now," said Rep. Michael McCaul, …

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
8 months ago

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington. The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of political turmoil over support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader …

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel
8 months ago

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel

Al Jazeera  

The Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support has passed a $95bn legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite bitter objections from Republican hardliners. US leaders from Democratic President Joe Biden to …

US House approves aid package for Ukraine and Israel
8 months ago

US House approves aid package for Ukraine and Israel

India Today  

The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Biden, in a statement, thanked Johnson, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers “who voted to put …

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
8 months ago

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

Hindustan Times  

With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend. Friday’s vote produced a seldom-seen outcome in the typically hyper-partisan House, with Democrats helping Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s …

ANOTHER Republican joins bid to oust Mike Johnson: Speaker's future on the line over $95 BILLION foreign aid bill as Marjorie Taylor Greene gets another backer
8 months ago

ANOTHER Republican joins bid to oust Mike Johnson: Speaker's future on the line over $95 BILLION foreign aid bill as Marjorie Taylor Greene gets another backer

Daily Mail  

A third Republican has co- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., announced his support for a motion to vacate Johnson on Friday, citing outrage over Johnson putting money for Ukraine's 'purposeless' fight against Russia on the House floor without border security measures attached. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., announced his support for a motion to vacate Johnson on Friday, citing outrage over Johnson …

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote
8 months ago

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend. Friday’s vote produced a seldom-seen outcome in the typically hyper-partisan House, with Democrats helping Republican Speaker …

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
8 months ago

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

LA Times  

With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend. Friday’s vote produced a seldom-seen outcome in the typically hyper-partisan House, with Democrats helping Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s …

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
8 months ago

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies at a critical moment at home and abroad. “We will continue to govern under the existing rules,” the speaker said on the …

Editorial: Speaker Mike Johnson’s Ukraine aid bill is better late than never
8 months ago

Editorial: Speaker Mike Johnson’s Ukraine aid bill is better late than never

LA Times  

A Ukrainian serviceman from Azov brigade known by call sign Ray, 20, carries a shell for the OTO Melara Mod 56 howitzer on the frontline in Kreminna direction, Donetsk region on April 11. Speaker Mike Johnson has been maddeningly slow in pushing the House to approve badly needed aid for Ukraine as it resists Russian aggression. But this week he …

'Complete failure': Mike Johnson's plan already in danger after latest MAGA caucus revolt
8 months ago

'Complete failure': Mike Johnson's plan already in danger after latest MAGA caucus revolt

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson has been planning to put different foreign aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on the floor of the House of Representatives, but hardliners within his caucus are already revolting. "Every true conservative America First patriot in the House should vote against the rule for this borrowed foreign aid bill with no border security," wrote Rep. …

House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
8 months ago

House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending crucial bipartisan support to the precarious effort to approve $95 billion in funding for the U.S. allies this week. “I will sign this into law immediately to send a message to the world: …

Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him
8 months ago

Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him

NPR  

Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a plan to vote on separate bills to provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel and U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific, despite growing criticism from within his conference and …

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson’s plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain
8 months, 1 week ago

Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson’s plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, and rejected a call to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office. Johnson referred to himself as a “wartime speaker” of the House and indicated in his strongest …

US House to vote on Israel and Ukraine aid bills
8 months, 1 week ago

US House to vote on Israel and Ukraine aid bills

The Telegraph  

One vote will focus on US aid for Ukraine, which has stalled in recent months after Congress refused to renew Mr Biden’s mandate to send American munitions to Kyiv. A second will deal with support for Israel, which had been attached to the Ukraine funding in the White House’s own supplemental package. A third vote could authorise support for Taiwan, …

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes towards a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes towards a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides on foreign policy. “But I’m clearly in the minority.” Still, Johnson’s support for Ukraine aid could further incite the populist conservatives who …

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia. Johnson told Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” that he and Republicans “understand the necessity of …

House Plans Israel Aid Vote and May Add on Ukraine, Johnson Says
8 months, 1 week ago

House Plans Israel Aid Vote and May Add on Ukraine, Johnson Says

Hindustan Times  

Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote this week on aid for Israel in the wake of Iran’s attack, and he indicated Ukraine funds could be part of the package. HT Image “The House Republicans and the Republican party understand the necessity of standing with Israel,” Johnson said on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures. House Intelligence Committee chair Mike …

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks as Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump listens during a news conference Friday at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that …

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, a top House Republican said Thursday. House Republican Leader Steve Scalise told reporters that Johnson had been talking with White House officials about a package that would deviate from the …

House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Negotiating With White House To Advance Ukraine Aid
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Negotiating With White House To Advance Ukraine Aid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, a top House Republican said Thursday. House Republican Leader Steve Scalise told reporters that Johnson had been talking with White House officials about a package that would …

Editorial: Speaker Johnson must ignore GOP hardliners and pass Ukraine aid now
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Editorial: Speaker Johnson must ignore GOP hardliners and pass Ukraine aid now

LA Times  

First response officers inspect the damage after a Russian air attack in Kyiv on March 25. When House members return to Washington this week, their first priority should be to approve desperately needed aid for Ukraine as that country continues to resist Russian aggression. CNN reported last week that Greene said that if the speaker moved ahead with an aid …

House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For over a month, House Speaker Mike Johnson has sat on a funding package that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine, mulling how best to gain a grasp of what is expected to be a difficult lift in the House. “If you’re serious about helping Ukraine, you just put the bill on the floor and …

House GOP Swallows Ukraine Funding It Had Opposed Only Months Ago
9 months ago

House GOP Swallows Ukraine Funding It Had Opposed Only Months Ago

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The new spending bill to keep the federal government open past Friday includes a dollop of funding to help Ukraine fight off invading Russians — even though House Republicans had rejected the cash a few months ago and giving Ukraine any more money may endanger House Speaker Mike Johnson’s standing in the party. But any amount of …

Opinion: One Trump puppet stands between Ukraine and the aid it needs
9 months ago

Opinion: One Trump puppet stands between Ukraine and the aid it needs

LA Times  

A demonstration on the National Mall in Washington on the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion rallied in support of continuing U.S. aid to Ukraine. Alas, the Louisianan nonetheless holds enough power that he’s single-handedly blocking one of the most crucial matters of our time: bipartisan U.S. aid to Ukraine for its defense against Vladimir Putin’s murderous expansionism. Also, no issue …

US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home
9 months, 1 week ago

US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home

Associated Press  

— As they stood before massive rocket launchers built in part by their Arkansas constituents, Republican lawmakers were getting an unambiguous message Thursday from America’s top military officer: A Ukraine aid package that’s stalled in Congress will not only help in the fight against Russia, but also support jobs in their districts. “All of that said, it has to be …

House Democrats and centrist Republicans launch separate efforts to force a vote on Ukraine aid
9 months, 1 week ago

House Democrats and centrist Republicans launch separate efforts to force a vote on Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats and a small group of centrist Republicans on Tuesday launched separate long-shot efforts to force a vote on tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine, intensifying pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to take up the foreign funding package. Democrats, as the minority in the House, began gathering signatures to force a floor vote …

Ukraine’s troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aid
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian drones fly without ammunition. It’s now been over two months since the U.S. — which since World War II has fashioned itself as the “Arsenal of Democracy” — last sent military supplies to Ukraine. If they don’t get the aid they will lose — with dire consequences to the United States,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, …

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