Source link Lack of American funding is the reason Ukraine is failing on the battlefield, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday. He demanded the House Republicans pass the $61 billion aid bill as soon as possible. Schumer, a New York Democrat, brought up Ukraine in a speech about the upcoming legislative agenda. The […]
Source link US lawmakers passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill on Saturday, in a long-overdue action six months into the budget year that has narrowly averted a partial government shutdown. The Senate approved the measure that will keep the US government funded by a 74-24 vote. The bill has been sent to US President Joe […]
Source link Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the longest-serving Senate leader in US history, announced on Wednesday he will step down from his leadership position in November. McConnell first became senator in 1985. He was elected to lead his party’s faction in 2006 and has been in the position ever since. DETAILS TO FOLLOW You […]
Source link The Helsinki Commission staffer has made seven trips to Ukraine, bringing $30,000 in sniper equipment at one point A senior staffer at the US Congress is facing an ethics probe over a public speech in which he boasted of delivering sniper scopes to the Ukrainian army, the New York Times reported on Monday. […]
Source link An American delegation visited Lviv as Democrats step up pressure for a $60 billion aid package Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky warned visiting American legislators that Kiev can only “beat Russia” with military aid from Washington and is sure to fail without US assistance, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. He warned that Kiev […]
Source link Chuck Schumer has rejoiced following a vote to continue funding the Ukraine conflict American senators from both parties coming out in support of aid for Ukraine and Israel is a powerful signal to Russia and China, as well as Washington’s allies, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday. The 100-member chamber approved […]
Source link The multibillion international security package is expected to be blocked by GOP-controlled House The Democratic-led US Senate on Tuesday passed a $95.34 billion international security assistance package that includes roughly $60 billion in aid for Ukraine, after a group of Republican lawmakers sided with their political opponents to surpass the 60-vote threshold. While […]
Source link The bill has cleared a procedural hurdle, heading toward a vote after border-security measures were stripped out US lawmakers have moved closer to approving a new round of military aid for Ukraine after 17 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats in pushing the funding legislation closer to a vote, clearing a potential procedural roadblock. […]
Source link The motion to proceed the package was defeated by a 49-50 vote on Wednesday Republicans in the US Senate have blocked a bill that would have allowed for more funding for Ukraine on Wednesday. DETAILS TO FOLLOW You can share this story on social media: Follow RT on
Source link The United States Senate released the text of the long-awaited national security supplemental that pairs provisions for tougher border security with foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Sunday. The initial vote on the legislation is expected by midweek. Out of the $118 billion package, some $60 billion is allocated for military […]
Source link Republican lawmakers continue to demand a deal on border security before authorizing foreign spending The US Senate will not approve a major new foreign aid package this year, including around $60 billion for Ukraine, after failing to reach a deal on domestic border security, leading lawmakers have announced. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer had […]
Source link The White House proposal that included over $60 billion in funding for Kiev failed to pass in the Senate on Wednesday, falling short of the 60 votes necessary to proceed. The final vote was 49 in favor and 51 against, with Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who normally votes with the Democrats, […]
Source link The meeting on aid to Kiev was a “waste of time” as the Democrats would not play ball on border security, GOP members have said A classified, high-stakes Senate briefing on Ukraine has spiraled out of control, with some Republicans storming out of the meeting, fuming over Democrats’ perceived reluctance to cut a […]
Source link The meeting descended into chaos after the Ukrainian leader unexpectedly bowed out Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky abruptly canceled a briefing with US senators and White House officials on Tuesday due to a “last-minute” snag, according to a high-ranking Democrat. The sit-down then became heated as lawmakers shifted focus to debate over US border […]
Source link The White House is trying to push through $106bn in funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Sunday that he will hold a vote on President Joe Biden’s request for billions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine and Israel during the first week of December. The […]