WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Thursday, making the case for why the United States should support both Israel and Ukraine. The president advocated for increased funding for these two countries during his speech, a proposal that is currently facing some opposition in Washington. President …
Read More »US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war
The White House said on Friday that North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine. Speculation about a possible North Korean plan to refill Russia’s munition stores drained in its protracted war with Ukraine flared last month, when North Korean …
Read More »House Speaker Battle Could Upend Ukraine Aid
The contest to find the next speaker of the House could become a key factor in future rounds of U.S. support for Ukraine. The House is preparing to select a new speaker after eight Republicans and 208 Democrats voted to vacate Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from the position on Tuesday …
Read More »McCarthy Tees Up Vote on Standalone $300 Million Ukraine Aid Package
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has scheduled a vote later tonight for a standalone bill providing $300 million in financial assistance to Ukraine. Of that $300 million, $280 million in the bill is slated to go toward the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative to be used for training, equipment, …
Read More »House Rejects Amendment to Stop Sending Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday against an amendment to stop the United States from sending cluster munitions to Ukrainian forces. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who has opposed other measures of U.S. aid going to Ukraine, introduced an amendment to a House Defense Appropriations Bill on Wednesday night, …
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