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Aid to Ukraine
Australia Pledges Another $100 Million to Ukraine
Australia offers further support to Ukraine in their ongoing conflict with Russia, bringing the total contributions to over $1 billion.
Key Panel Calls on House to Quickly Pass Ukraine Aid Package
During Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee hearing, Republican leaders say failing to help Kyiv fight off Russia will embolden China, Iran, North Korea.
Schumer in Ukraine Vows US Support Amid House Aid Standoff
‘The United States stands with you. We will not abandon you. We will fight and fight to get this critical aid to you.’
Speaker Johnson Says Ukraine Funding ‘Not Abandoned’ After Rejecting Senate Border-Ukraine Package
Speaker’s latest Ukraine comments come amid controversy over a standalone bill.
House to Vote on Standalone Israel Aid Package Next Week, Speaker Johnson Announces
Meanwhile the Senate is due to vote on its border-Ukraine-Israel package next week.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Reveals Income Amid Push for Transparency
The President of Ukraine has released his families income for 2020 to 2022 in an effort to be more transparent as his government struggles with corruption.
Lawmakers Optimistic on Border, Ukraine Deal After ‘Productive’ White House Meeting
Republicans and Democrats express hopes for a deal, House Speaker Mike Johnson says everyone understands the urgency at the border.
Senate Postpones Recess to Work on Ukraine, Border Deal
The House adjourned for the holidays on Dec. 14, but senators will return next week in an effort to provide a $45 billion aid package to Ukraine by Christmas.
Distraction: The Strategic Folly of the Biden Administration
Vast military and economic support for Ukraine (and now potentially Israel) is delaying and diluting our ability to address the China challenge.
Biden Administration Is Playing a ‘Double Game’ With $105 Billion Aid Package: Trevor Loudon
President Biden has requested a $105 billion aid package from Congress for Ukraine, Israel, and the U.S. southern border, among other things.
Australia Extends Trade Sanctions on Russia
The sanctions come as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Biden Says US Can Sustain Support for Both Israel and Ukraine in Wars
President Biden is confident the United States can continue with ongoing military support and financial aid to Ukraine and Israel in their war efforts.
