Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine
8 months ago

Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

US president’s appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote. Citing Iran’s weekend attack against the US ally, President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass stalled legislation that would provide billions in military and other aid to Israel. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Biden wrote, “ Iran succeeds in significantly escalating its assault on Israel, the US could be drawn in.” “Israel is our strongest partner in the Middle East; it’s unthinkable that we would stand by if its defenses were weakened and Iran was able to carry out the destruction it intended this weekend,” the US president wrote. “We can make that outcome less likely by replenishing Israel’s air defenses and providing military aid now, so its defenses can remain fully stocked and ready.” Biden’s appeal has come just days after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones on Sunday, in retaliation for a deadly Israeli bombing of the Iranian consulate in Syria’s capital, Damascus, earlier this month. Amid the growing pressure, Johnson wrote in a letter to House legislators on Wednesday that the text of three bills providing assistance to Ukraine, Israel and the Asia Pacific would be filed “soon today”.

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US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel
5 days, 23 hours ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Al Jazeera  

Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance. Washington, DC – Twenty Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza. It …

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 …

Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay

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 Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Senate on Tuesday evening finally sent a three-pronged …

Biden signs bill sending $95BN in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
7 months, 4 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 ; …

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
7 months, 4 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, …

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 …

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
7 months, 4 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 …

Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel

Al Jazeera  

Despite outcry over abuses in Gaza war, US president stresses that his commitment to Israel’s security is ‘ironclad’. Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has signed into law a $94bn foreign funding bill that includes military aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, ending a months-long legislative impasse in Washington over the assistance. The package will provide Israel with $17bn …

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 …

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
7 months, 4 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 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 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 …

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 …

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”. …

Aid bills' intention to contain China belies US' commitment to repairing bilateral ties
8 months ago

Aid bills' intention to contain China belies US' commitment to repairing bilateral ties

China Daily  

Although the two military aid bills regarding Ukraine and Israel caught the attention of the world, the two other bills in the aid package the United States House of Representatives passed on Saturday also deserve attention as they concern the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. In their talk by telephone on April 2, US President Joe …

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 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 …

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 …

Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills
8 months 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

'I implore you': Mike Johnson hit with bipartisan aid pressure after Iran attacks Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

'I implore you': Mike Johnson hit with bipartisan aid pressure after Iran attacks Israel

Raw Story  

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson on Saturday was pushed from conservatives and liberals alike to bring to the floor a bill on foreign aid for Ukraine and Israel. Conservative Bill Kristol said in response to the recently reported attacks, "Put the Ukraine and Israel aid package on the floor of the House Monday." Let’s not forget: America’s adversaries are Democratic campaign …

House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack
8 months, 1 week ago

House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack

NPR  

House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The House of Representatives is shifting its schedule for the coming week to consider legislation supporting Israel in the aftermath of Iran launching drones toward Israel on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict. …

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 …

Biden signs $1.2-trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
9 months ago

Biden signs $1.2-trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat

LA Times  

Upon signing the spending package Saturday, President Biden urged Congress to approve aid for Israel and Ukraine and a bipartisan border security bill. President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2-trillion package of spending bills after Congress passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown. “But it rejects extreme cuts from House Republicans …

This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza
9 months, 1 week ago

This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza

NPR  

This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza Enlarge this image toggle caption Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images Is the U.S. using every tool at its disposal to get food to people starving in Gaza? The senator says the Biden administration could pressure Israel to let more …

Israel’s Limits On Aid For Gaza Make U.S. Military Support Illegal, Activists Argue
9 months, 1 week ago

Israel’s Limits On Aid For Gaza Make U.S. Military Support Illegal, Activists Argue

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Joe Biden is committing “an apparent violation of U.S. law” by continuing to send military assistance to Israel while the nation blocks American aid for Gaza, 25 prominent humanitarian and human rights organizations argued in a Tuesday letter to the U.S. president. “We demand that you urgently comply with U.S. law, end U.S. support for catastrophic human …

US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access
9 months, 1 week ago

US senators call on Biden to condition Israel aid on humanitarian access

Al Jazeera  

The letter is the latest attempt from lawmakers to up the pressure on Biden and push for more accountability from Israel on Gaza. Eight United States senators have sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to offer Israel an ultimatum: expand aid to Gaza or lose US military assistance. “Given this reality, we urge you to make …

Will Biden government run out of funds? Congress is racing to strike a deal, aid for Ukraine unlikely
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Biden government run out of funds? Congress is racing to strike a deal, aid for Ukraine unlikely

India TV News  

Washington: Days before a possible partial government shutdown, negotiators in Congress worked furiously Wednesday to finish up a federal spending plan as Washington joined Ukraine and other American allies around the world in watching and waiting for House Speaker Mike Johnson's next move. Meanwhile, Western allies are keeping close tabs on Johnson to see whether he will consider Biden's request …

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. The top four leaders include House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader …

Biden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
10 months ago

Biden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US

Hindustan Times  

MESQUITE, Texas — At a bustling construction site outside of Dallas, there are hopes that Congress can finally pass nearly $95 billion in foreign aid including funding for Ukraine — because factory jobs in the United States depend on that money. As President Joe Biden pushes House Republicans to pass needed aid, he wants voters to understand that nearly two-thirds …

Biden wants people to know most of the money he’s seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
10 months ago

Biden wants people to know most of the money he’s seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US

Associated Press  

MESQUITE, Texas — At a bustling construction site outside of Dallas, there are hopes that Congress can finally pass nearly $95 billion in foreign aid including funding for Ukraine — because factory jobs in the United States depend on that money. As President Joe Biden pushes House Republicans to pass needed aid, he wants voters to understand that nearly two-thirds …

Joe Biden blames Congress for Ukraine's Avdiivka fall, urges lawmakers to approve funding bill
10 months ago

Joe Biden blames Congress for Ukraine's Avdiivka fall, urges lawmakers to approve funding bill

Hindustan Times  

Following Russia's takeover of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, US President Joe Biden admitted that that he was not confident if funding would be available before the war-torn nation lost additional territory. President Joe Biden On Saturday, Biden comforted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a phone call after Russia took over Avdiivka amid the ongoing war. We also agree that the …

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls
10 months, 1 week ago

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the U.S. House will not feel “rushed” to pass the $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, signaling a further stall over sending military hardware and munitions Kyiv badly needs to fight Russia. Johnson, who rejected a border security compromise that was eventually stripped from the final product, …

What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China
10 months, 1 week ago

What's inside the Senate's $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Senate early Tuesday …

Joe Biden torches Donald Trump's comments on Russia and NATO as ‘dumb’, ‘shameful’, and ‘un-American’
10 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden torches Donald Trump's comments on Russia and NATO as ‘dumb’, ‘shameful’, and ‘un-American’

Hindustan Times  

Joe Biden has slammed Donald Trump for his comments on the US withdrawing from the NATO military alliance and his influence on the Republican opposition to a foreign aid bill that would help Ukraine resist a Russian invasion in a fiery speech. “Opposing it is playing into Putin’s hands.” ‘Can you imagine a former president of the United States saying …

Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies
10 months, 1 week ago

Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson arrives for a closed-door GOP caucus meeting, at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the U.S. House will not feel “rushed” to pass a $95.3-billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, signaling a further stall over sending military hardware and munitions Kyiv badly needs to …

Biden condemns ‘dangerous’ Trump NATO remarks, calls for Ukraine funding
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden condemns ‘dangerous’ Trump NATO remarks, calls for Ukraine funding

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted comments about NATO by his likely 2024 election opponent Donald Trump, calling them "dangerous" and "un-American" and saying they raised the stakes for the U.S. Congress to approve new funding to support Ukraine. Biden said Trump's comment made it more urgent that congress pass his long-stalled funding request to support Ukraine's defense against Russia. …

U.S. Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, House likely to reject it
10 months, 1 week ago

U.S. Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, House likely to reject it

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved long-delayed funding for Ukraine's war effort, part of a foreign aid package that right-wing House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated his Republican-led chamber will reject. A previous Senate Bill negotiated by both parties had also encompassed tough new U.S. border protections aimed at stemming an influx of migration into the United States from Mexico …

What’s inside the Senate’s $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China
10 months, 1 week ago

What’s inside the Senate’s $95 billion bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and counter China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate early Tuesday passed an emergency spending package that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel; replenish U.S. weapons systems; and provide food, water, and other humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. About $8 billion would go to help Ukraine’s government continue basic operations with a prohibition on money going toward pensions. SPENDING RELATED TO ISRAEL …

US Senate clears long-delayed $95billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
10 months, 1 week ago

US Senate clears long-delayed $95billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

In an early Tuesday morning vote, the US Senate approved a $95.3 billion foreign aid measure that includes assistance for Israel and war-torn Ukraine. US Senate approved a $95.3 billion foreign aid measure that includes assistance for Israel and war-torn Ukraine. Among other priorities, the foreign aid package contains billions of dollars for security aid for Israel, humanitarian help for …

House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
10 months, 1 week ago

House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson late Monday sharply criticized a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package just as Senate leaders were slowly muscling it toward a final vote. But Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, said in a statement the package lacked border security provisions, calling it “silent …

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