Rand Paul holds up vote on $40B Ukraine package
2 years, 7 months ago

Rand Paul holds up vote on $40B Ukraine package

Daily Mail  

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that the Senate needs to pass the $40 billion aid package for the Ukraine today but one of his own GOP senators is holding up the vote. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that the Senate needs to pass the $40 billion aid package for the Ukraine today Republican Senator Rand aul wants special oversight of the Ukraine money to prevent fraud and is proposing an amendment to appoint a special inspector general to oversee the spending The House of Representatives has already passed the bill that will provide military and humantarian assistance to the Ukraine Kennedy has introduced a bill to create a special inspector general's office for Ukraine assistance. The money includes $67 million for DOJ's General Administration section to help cover the costs of seizing, retaining, and selling forfeited property - such as the yachts of Russian oligarchs - related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The seized yatch 'Tango', which belongs to Renova Group head Viktor Vekselberg, moors in the port of Palma de Mallorca, Spain The $300 Million yacht of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, seized in Fiji at the request of the United States The legislation also includes $8.7 billion to replenish US stocks of equipment sent to Ukraine through drawdown authority.

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Biden announces $2.5 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine
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1 week, 3 days ago

Biden announces $2.5 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

By Steve Holland Biden announces $2.5 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON, - U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday as he uses his final weeks in office to surge military aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power. "At my direction, the United States will continue to work …

Biden announces $2.5 billion military aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden announces $2.5 billion military aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office

India Today  

US President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday as he uses his final weeks in office to surge military aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power. "At my direction, the United States will continue to work relentlessly to strengthen Ukraine’s position in this war over the remainder of my time in …

Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden speaks about the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday at the Company House Hotel in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. President Biden said Monday that the United States will send nearly $2.5 billion more in weapons to Ukraine as his administration works quickly to spend all the money it has available to help Kyiv fight …

US President Biden announces $2.5bn military aid package for Ukraine
1 week, 4 days ago

US President Biden announces $2.5bn military aid package for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Administration of US President Joe Biden has committed more than $65bn in support since Russia’s full-scale invasion. United States President Joe Biden has announced that his administration will send nearly $2.5bn in military assistance to Ukraine, as the president rushes aid to the war-torn country before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In addition to the military aid, Secretary …

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
1 month ago

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion — the U.S. portion of …

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine
1 month ago

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

In the waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia’s invasion. The Biden administration has largely been using “presidential drawdown authority” to withdraw excess defence materials from US stockpiles and transfer them to Ukraine, without congressional approval. But Saturday’s $988m package comes instead from the $2.21bn remaining in the Ukraine Security …

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
2 months ago

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine

Politico  

“We have been sending whatever industry can produce each month, but the problem is you can only send these things as they are produced,” said Mark Cancian, a former DOD budget official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The administration could dip into the stockpiles and send equipment more quickly, but it’s unclear the Pentagon would want …

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill

CNN  

CNN — The US plans to announce billions of dollars for Ukraine in the coming days, committing the funding before it expires after Congress failed to include an extension for the aid in its stopgap measure to keep the government open, according to two defense officials and several congressional sources. The plan requires the administration to obligate the funds to …

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles. The package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and $200 million in immediate military aid taken from Pentagon stockpiles. …

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected

Salon  

It has long been known that preemptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, has had plans to curb or altogether end the U.S. support to Ukraine. Trump criticized the scale of the U.S. aid for Ukraine and promised that if he is reelected in November he will “have that settled,” Politico reported. Trump went on to criticize Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv’s efforts to …

US approves $275mn of weapons and military aid to Ukraine as Russia advances its assault on Kharkiv
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US approves $275mn of weapons and military aid to Ukraine as Russia advances its assault on Kharkiv

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Friday announced a fresh tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including ammunition, missiles, mines and artillery rounds as Russia presses its assault on the Kharkiv region. Ukraine has been battling back in Kharkiv since May 10, when thousands of Moscow's troops stormed the border, making their biggest territorial advances in 18 months. The capabilities in this …

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
8 months, 2 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 …

To pass Ukraine aid, ‘Reagan Republican’ leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
8 months, 2 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 …

Joe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on April 24 an aid package including $61 billion meant to help Kyiv's forces push back against Russia. "I will sign this bill into law and address the American people as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow so we can begin …

Biden signs bill sending $95BN in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden signs bill sending $95BN in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that sends much needed weapons to the Ukraine and includes a ban on TikTok if its parent company doesn't divest its Chinese ownership within a year. The bill includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine; $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Gaza ; …

Pentagon to send $1 billion in air defense weapons and artillery shells to Ukraine within HOURS after Senate passes $61 billion aid bill for Kyiv
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pentagon to send $1 billion in air defense weapons and artillery shells to Ukraine within HOURS after Senate passes $61 billion aid bill for Kyiv

Daily Mail  

The U.S. will send a massive $1 billion military weapons package - including long-range missiles, ammunition, drones and vehicles - to send the Ukraine now that Congress has approved the funding. The aid package also includes Bradley fighting vehicles, Stinger air defense munitions, additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems, 155 millimeter artillery ammunition, TOW and Javelin anti-tank munitions, demolition …

What is in the mega $95billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by Congress
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What is in the mega $95billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by Congress

Daily Mail  

The package will also provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will receive billions in military aid from United States A mega $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday will provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. A mega $95 billion …

Biden says first weapons will be sent to Ukraine in HOURS as he signs bill sending $95 billion in aid to Kyiv, Israel and Taiwan and forcing TikTok to be banned if Chinese owner doesn't sell
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden says first weapons will be sent to Ukraine in HOURS as he signs bill sending $95 billion in aid to Kyiv, Israel and Taiwan and forcing TikTok to be banned if Chinese owner doesn't sell

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that sends much needed weapons to the Ukraine and includes a ban on TikTok if its parent company doesn't divest its Chinese ownership within a year. The bill includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine; $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Gaza; and …

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. The announcement marked an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine, …

A look at what's in $95 billion foreign aid package passed by US Congress
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at what's in $95 billion foreign aid package passed by US Congress

Hindustan Times  

A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish US weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The US Senate voteed on the final foreign aid package of $95 billion in total military assistance to US allies. Ukraine would receive more …

U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
8 months, 2 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 …

Senate Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid Package After Months Of GOP Delays
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid Package After Months Of GOP Delays

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Tuesday approved long-awaited U.S. aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature and reaffirming U.S. commitment to its allies abroad after months of delays caused by intraparty Republican warfare on Capitol Hill. We tell the world: We will do everything to defend democracy …

Joe Biden approves Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle
8 months, 2 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 …

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

NPR  

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP Overcoming months of opposition by Republicans in Congress, President Biden on Wednesday signed a military aid package worth $95 billion that will arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine's limited air defenses have performed extremely well over the past two …

BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid
8 months, 2 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 …

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday

Al Jazeera  

US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week. The United States Senate has passed a long-delayed multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, paving the way for new weapons deliveries to Kyiv as soon as this week. “I will sign this bill into law and address the American people …

Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sanders announced this week he is introducing …

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine. “Russia clearly signals its intention to make the city uninhabitable,” Zelenskky said Russia has exploited air defense shortages in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, …

Mike Johnson finally got Ukraine aid done—but he's no hero.
55 years 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

U.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ukraine, Israel, TikTok: the massive aid package before US Congress
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine, Israel, TikTok: the massive aid package before US Congress

Hindustan Times  

The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a giant aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a bill threatening to ban TikTok. Ukraine would also receive $10 billion in "forgivable loans" for vital economic and budgetary support, including for the energy and infrastructure sectors. The bill also authorizes the US president to confiscate and sell Russian assets in …

House Passes Aid For Ukraine Following Months Of Delay
8 months, 2 weeks ago

House Passes Aid For Ukraine Following Months Of Delay

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The House of Representatives approved a $60.8 billion package of aid for the embattled country of Ukraine on Saturday, ending a monthslong attempt by Republicans to leverage the Ukraine money to extract concessions on border security from the White House. That would put an end to a fight Republicans picked in late September, when then-House Speaker Kevin …

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
8 months, 3 weeks 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,” …

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
8 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 Speaker Mike Johnson
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Another Republican joins bid to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Daily Mail  

A third Republican has co- Johnson long said he would not back money to bolster Ukraine's border before the U.S.'s. Greene could make the motion 'privileged' at any moment, which would force a floor vote on Johnson's ousting within two legislative days. The package in total would offer $26 billion to Israel, $60 billion to Ukraine and $8 billion to …

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, 3 weeks 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 Aid Package Clears House Hurdle; Prime Minister Hopes To See Weapons Soon
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine Aid Package Clears House Hurdle; Prime Minister Hopes To See Weapons Soon

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The $60.8 billion package to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion survived a key procedural vote in the House Friday, teeing it up for final passage in the next few days. Under a deal struck between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic leaders, Democrats are providing needed votes to move the package forward, which may put …

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills

NPR  

Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills Enlarge this image toggle caption Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images The Republican foreign aid package passed a key procedural hurdle in the House on Friday, after Democrats provided the necessary votes to offset dozens of GOP defections. House Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal earlier this week to split …

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