GOP Blasts Schumer for Holding Israel Aid ‘Hostage’ to ‘Petty Politics’ While Professing Support for Jewish State
Republican officials recently attacked Israel’s leadership from the floor of the U.S. Senate, saying they “stand with Israel” even as he continues to hold aid to Israel “hostage” to his “petty politics.” He harshly criticizes the top Democratic senator, Chuck Schumer (New York), for making this claim. ” “As Israel comes under attack from Iran, […]
Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden welcomed Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala to the Oval Office on Monday and urged the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately adopt additional funding for Ukraine and Israel passed by the Senate. The visit was aimed at Biden highlighting efforts by other countries to help Ukraine. This follows the […]
Trump’s loan proposal for Ukraine aid may be common ground for comprehensive foreign aid package
Former President Trump’s plan to qualify Ukraine aid as a loan could be the decisive factor in pushing additional aid across the finish line in Congress. Several Congressional aides on both sides of the aisle said they could support Trump’s idea of aid in the form of perpetual, interest-free loans to the country, which is […]
Democrats Are ‘Demanding that We Condition Aid to Israel as if It Is Some Third-World Tyranny’
During this week’s broadcast of FNC’s “Sunday Night in America,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) criticized the Democratic Party’s approach to supporting Israel in the wake of Iran’s attacks on Israeli territory. “Given what Prime Minister Netanyahu is and isn’t saying to the Iranian mullahs, how do you view relations with Israel under this administration?” Fox […]
Johnson to pitch House GOP on Israel, Ukraine aid plans in closed-door meeting
House Republican leaders are convening an unusual meeting Monday night to discuss future direction on aid to Israel and Ukraine. Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend prompted an outpouring of support for the Jewish state from Republicans and Democrats, with House Republican leaders pledging to take a number of legislative actions to help Israel. […]
Delays in US aid leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian offensives that kill civilians, analysts warn
Analysts warned that delays in U.S. military aid meant Kiev would struggle to counter the Russian offensive, which left more civilians dead across Ukraine on Sunday. A man was killed Sunday when a Russian drone collided with a truck he was driving in the Sumy region, local prosecutors said. Elsewhere, shelling hit an apartment building […]
Speaker Johnson to push Israel aid this week, could include Ukraine, Taiwan aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to introduce a spending package to the House this week that includes wartime aid for Israel, which came under barrage of drones and missiles from Iran over the weekend. The spending package also includes billions of dollars for Ukraine and Taiwan. Johnson (R-Louis.) announced a $95 billion package that […]
Several countries come to Israel’s aid to stop Iran barrage
Israel fended off a ferocious attack on Saturday with the support of powerful allies in the region and around the world. Several countries worked together to defeat more than 300 drones and missiles fired at Israel from Iran, with the Israel Defense Forces claiming about 99% of the attacks were thwarted by its forces and […]
Biden calls congressional leaders, urges them to pass aid to allies
President Biden spoke by phone with the top four leaders of Congress on Sunday to push for a supplemental national security bill in the House of Representatives as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) faces increasing pressure to pass the Senate. He emphasized the “urgent need” to pass the bill. He brings the foreign aid package […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson Will Push Aid for Israel, Ukraine this Week
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said he would push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week as part of a national security package he’s been working on for months. “The Republican chairman has been sitting on the floor for two months.” Addition of $95 billion package It would send aid to U.S. allies, provide […]