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 on the Senate’s $95 billion package of aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan through a “discharge petition” — a seldom-successful procedural tool that can circumvent the speaker’s control over which bills come up for a vote. “We’re going to expand both from the right and the left,” he said, adding that the discharge petition was the only “bipartisan option in the House.” A separate group of House Republicans are also trying to draft their own version of a foreign aid package in hopes of breaking the stalemate. Johnson has encouraged Republicans to resist signing on to any discharge petitions and said he would eventually address Ukraine aid, but he has not come out with any clear plan.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday. Shortages of ammunition and supplies are resulting in Ukraine losing ground, congressional leaders warn, yet the Republican-controlled House has shown little hurry to resupply Kyiv with military aid. Shortages of ammo and supplies are resulting in lost ground to Moscow, U.S. congressional leaders warn, yet the …

Many Republicans will snub Zelensky’s desperate plea for aid. Here’s why
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Many Republicans will snub Zelensky’s desperate plea for aid. Here’s why

CNN  

CNN — There is a simple reason why many Republicans will snub Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desperate plea for billions of dollars in arms and ammunition. At the Conservative Political Action Conference last week, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, a strong Trump supporter, claimed US aid to Ukraine was now “sloshing around the money laundering capitals of the world” and warned …

House Democrats To Try To Force Vote On Ukraine Aid ‘Soon,’ New Jersey Rep. Says
10 months ago

House Democrats To Try To Force Vote On Ukraine Aid ‘Soon,’ New Jersey Rep. Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A House Democrat said Thursday the party would try to force a vote on stalled aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russian invaders, a process that could ratchet up the public pressure on Republicans on the issue. While the gambit is unlikely to succeed — only two have worked to get a bill on the House …

US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right
10 months ago

US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with congressional leaders in Washington late last year he told them privately what is now public: With U.S. weapons, they could win the war against Russia, but without them Russian President Vladimir Putin would be victorious. I find it absurd.” Zelenskyy said at a news conference with Vice President Kamala Harris in …

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 …

Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With time slipping to bolster Ukraine’s defenses, Senate negotiators struggled Wednesday to finalize a bipartisan deal that would pair policy changes at the U.S. southern border with wartime aid for Kyiv as their carefully negotiated compromise ran into strong resistance from House Republicans and Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned in a morning floor speech that …

U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top military and diplomatic leaders urged an increasingly divided Congress on Tuesday to send immediate aid to Israel and Ukraine, arguing at a Senate hearing that broad support for the assistance would signal U.S. strength to adversaries worldwide. Allowing Russia to prevail with Iran’s support will embolden both Moscow and Tehran.” Austin said the money would …

Zelensky, in Washington, tries to convince Republicans to keep backing military aid for Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Zelensky, in Washington, tries to convince Republicans to keep backing military aid for Ukraine

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York, left, listens as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, second from left, speaks while walking through Capitol Hill on Thursday in Washington. “It’s an investment in our own direct interest — not least because degrading Russia’s military power helps to deter our primary strategic adversary: China.” Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s gratitude for U.S. assistance …

Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington
1 year, 3 months ago

Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington this week comes at a critical juncture for his alliance with the United States as Republican leaders in Congress diverge on how to send more military and humanitarian aid to the country. In Congress that skepticism is concentrated among House Republicans, where many share former President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach …

In major break with Biden administration, 30 House progressives call for ceasefire in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

In major break with Biden administration, 30 House progressives call for ceasefire in Ukraine

Salon  

In a dramatic break with the Biden administration on the eve of the midterm elections, 30 House Democrats sent a letter to President Biden urging him to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladmir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Expressing praise for Biden's "commitment to Ukraine's legitimate struggle against Russia's war of aggression," the letter does not …

Republicans who question U.S. aid to Ukraine may soon have the power to end it
2 years, 2 months ago

Republicans who question U.S. aid to Ukraine may soon have the power to end it

LA Times  

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, shown at a news conference this year, warned last week that Ukraine aid could be on the chopping block if the GOP wins back the House majority. “I think people are gonna be sitting in a recession, and they’re not going to write a blank check to Ukraine,” McCarthy told Punchbowl News on Tuesday, while …

Echoing Trump’s isolationism, some Republicans oppose more aid for Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Echoing Trump’s isolationism, some Republicans oppose more aid for Ukraine

LA Times  

Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40-billion aid package to Ukraine, in a re-emergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP at a crucial moment in Russia’s ongoing assault on its neighbor. “It won’t create a problem — we’ll get the job done.” The shift in Congress opens a new political phase in Ukraine’s fight for its …

With echoes of Trump, GOP splinters over $40B for Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

With echoes of Trump, GOP splinters over $40B for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a reemergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP that’s coming at a crucial moment as the war against the Russian invasion deepens. The leader finds himself holding down the GOP’s more traditional foreign policy approach, in direct confrontation with the GOP’s “America …

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