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 McCarthy jettisoned a smaller $6 billion Ukraine aid package from a stopgap spending bill, choosing to tie its passage to the White House and Democrats agreeing to border security changes. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had held off action on Ukraine aid, reversed course Wednesday, saying, “I would rather send bullets to Ukraine than American boys.” The vote Saturday unfolded against the backdrop of that history, and while the outcome was not in doubt, emotions were still raw. “We had members of Congress in there waving the Ukrainian flag on the United States House of Representatives floor, while we’re doing nothing to secure our border?” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “I think every American in this country should be furious.” Rep. Eric Burlison posted a picture of the Democrats and the flags to social media. “Ukraine first, America last.” To get around immigration hardliners within his own party, who opposed advancing the package without a border crackdown, Johnson turned to Democrats to both get it on the House floor and to pass.

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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 …

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
8 months, 2 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

In Ukraine, relief over U.S. aid vote — and fear over what an angry Russia will do next
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Ukraine, relief over U.S. aid vote — and fear over what an angry Russia will do next

LA Times  

People stand in front of a mural symbolizing Ukraine’s fight against Russia as they rally to raise awareness of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. With the imminent arrival of aid, though, Ukrainian forces “will likely be able to blunt the current Russian offensive assuming the resumed U.S. assistance arrives promptly,” the institute said. The House vote “will make …

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?

Al Jazeera  

The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to the Senate for a vote. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the billions of dollars in US assistance, writing on X that it “demonstrates strong bipartisan support for Israel and defends Western civilization”. “The vital U.S. aid bill passed today by the …

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 …

'Trump lost': Ex-Bush speechwriter shows how GOP 'has rebelled against him' in latest vote
8 months, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

Aid To Israel Passes A Crucial House Vote — But Not Without Dissent
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Aid To Israel Passes A Crucial House Vote — But Not Without Dissent

Huff Post  

The U.S. took another step toward supporting Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza, as the House passed a bill to allocate more aid to the U.S. ally in a 366-58 vote Saturday. However, the vote on aid to Israel was not without controversy, as 37 Democrats voted against it — a sign of how many members of their party are increasingly …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

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

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, 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 …

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The overall amount of money provided to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons from the U.S. is roughly the same in the House and Senate bills — …

US House to vote on Israel and Ukraine aid bills
8 months, 3 weeks 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 Plans Israel Aid Vote and May Add on Ukraine, Johnson Says
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

US military chief tours arms plants with GOP lawmakers to show that Ukraine aid boosts jobs at home
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Many Republicans will snub Zelensky’s desperate plea for aid. Here’s why
10 months, 2 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 …

Lawmakers To Ukraine: Help Is On The Way — Just Don’t Ask Us When
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lawmakers To Ukraine: Help Is On The Way — Just Don’t Ask Us When

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With more U.S. aid stalled in the Republican-held House, concerns that Ukraine could be left high and dry are growing as its war with Russia nears its second anniversary. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby, accompanied by press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, addressed the risks of stalled Ukraine aid at Thursday's White House press briefing. Rep. …

Johnson says House won’t be ‘rushed’ to approve aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

U.S. Senate passes Ukraine aid bill, House likely to reject it
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

GOP divisions on display as 22 Republicans voted for Ukraine aid package despite Trump's protest; full list here
10 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP divisions on display as 22 Republicans voted for Ukraine aid package despite Trump's protest; full list here

Hindustan Times  

The US Senate finally approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday morning, displaying a growing rift in the Republican party as 22 GOP senators ditched ex-President Donald Trump to back Democrats in passing the military assistance. The 22 senators, most of whom are national security hawks including a number of veterans, …

US Senate clears long-delayed $95billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
10 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

NPR  

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Enlarge this image toggle caption Catie Dull/NPR Catie Dull/NPR A bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate voted 70-to-29 to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package, despite warnings from House Republicans that the bill may never receive a vote. The package contains no changes to U.S. border policy, despite early insistence …

Biden says opposing Ukraine aid plays into ‘Putin’s hands,’ calls Trump NATO comments ‘un-American’
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden says opposing Ukraine aid plays into ‘Putin’s hands,’ calls Trump NATO comments ‘un-American’

LA Times  

President Biden delivers remarks at the White House on a $95-billion Ukraine-Israel aid package being debated in Congress on Tuesday. President Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3-billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote, warning that refusal to take up the bill, passed by the Senate in the morning, would be …

US Senate passes $US95 billion package to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after debating bill through the night
10 months, 4 weeks ago

US Senate passes $US95 billion package to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after debating bill through the night

ABC  

In short: The US Senate has passed a $US95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after night long negotiations. The US Senate has passed a $US95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after night long negotiations. The Senate early Tuesday passed a $US95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of …

Ukraine aid package approval gains momentum after key US Senate vote
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine aid package approval gains momentum after key US Senate vote

Al Jazeera  

Despite opposition from former US President Donald Trump, senators moved closer to passing a foreign aid bill. A narrowly divided US Senate moved closer to passing a $95.34bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, showing undiminished bipartisanship despite mounting opposition from Republican hardliners and former US President Donald Trump. On Sunday, the Democratic-led Senate voted 67-27 to clear the …

Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aid
11 months ago

Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wartime aid for Ukraine was left hanging in the Senate Wednesday after Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package that had been tied to the funding, then struggled to coalesce around a plan to salvage the aid for Kyiv. After GOP senators scuttled months of negotiations with Democrats on legislation intended to cut back record numbers of illegal border …

Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders
11 months ago

Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bill to provide Israel with more military aid went down to defeat Tuesday in the House, spoiling Speaker Mike Johnson’s attempt to separate Israel from other national security priorities, including helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s military invasion and deterring crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. Johnson said before the vote that since the House passed its first …

Border-Ukraine bill collapses as GOP balks; Biden pleads for Congress to ‘show some spine’
11 months ago

Border-Ukraine bill collapses as GOP balks; Biden pleads for Congress to ‘show some spine’

LA Times  

President Biden said Republicans failed to stand up to Trump on the deal. Frankly, they owe it to the American people to show some spine and do what they know to be right.” A Senate deal on border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid suffered a swift and total collapse Tuesday as Republicans withdrew support despite President Biden urging Congress to …

What’s in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border
11 months ago

What’s in the bipartisan Senate package to aid Ukraine, secure U.S. border

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with Mexico to seek asylum. The package would also send $20 billion to immigration enforcement, providing …

House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine
11 months ago

House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans will move forward with a $17.6 billion package that provides military aid to Israel and replenish U.S. weapons, but leaves out more help for Ukraine, underscoring the challenges facing supporters of a comprehensive national security package that would also include billions of dollars for immigration enforcement. The move gives Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans the …

Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Senate Republicans and Bernie Sanders block vote Ukraine and Israel aid
1 year, 1 month ago

Senate Republicans and Bernie Sanders block vote Ukraine and Israel aid

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 Senate Republicans and Sen Bernie Sanders blocked a vote on …

Republican senators BLOCK Biden's $110 billion package for Ukraine and Israel assistance over border security demands
1 year, 1 month ago

Republican senators BLOCK Biden's $110 billion package for Ukraine and Israel assistance over border security demands

Daily Mail  

Republican senators blocked President Biden's request for $110 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as the GOP demands stricter southern border security measures be included. On Monday, the White House urged Congress approve more aid to Ukraine as money runs out after nearly two years of the U.S. essentially bankrolling Kyiv's ability to counter Russia's onslaughts. The White …

U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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