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Senate overwhelmingly passes package containing Ukraine aid and more
In a 79-18 vote, the U.S. Senate voted to pass a package that included Ukraine aid, Israel aid, and other items even as the America's ever-expanding national debt is over $34 trillion. Two Democrats, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, and 15 Republicans voted against passage, according to the Washington Post.The package now heads to President Joe Biden, who plans to sign it. — (@) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described the package as "one of the...
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Senator McConnell Blames Tucker Carlson for Demonization of Ukraine
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) blames former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for the months-long delay in getting the national security supplemental bill, which includes aid for Ukraine, to the finish line, saying that "demonization of Ukraine" began with Carlson. "He had an enormous audience which convinced a lot of rank and file Republicans that maybe this was a mistake," McConnell says. He also cites the protracted talks over border security, which was ultimately dropped from the...
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10 GOP Senators Flip-Flop to Support Ukraine Aid
Two months ago, a majority of Republicans opposed the $95 billion foreign aid bill when it came to the Senate floor for a vote. Ten Read More