White House calls House GOP’s $17.6B Israel aid bill a ‘cynical political maneuver’
The White House on Saturday criticized House Republicans as a “cynical political maneuver” for announcing a $17.6 billion bill to provide additional aid to Israel, which is at war in the Middle East. The administration has particularly criticized the bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) saying it would be voted on in the House next […]
Speaker Johnson to Move Stand-Alone Israel Aid Without Offsets
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) plans to bring a new Israel aid bill to the floor without any spending cuts or offsets. The plans, announced in a letter to colleagues on Saturday, are a reversal from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s previous position. Last year, early in Johnson’s tenure as prime minister, the House of Representatives […]
Mike Johnson Says House Will Vote On Massive Israel Aid Bill As Senate Deal Stalls Out
House Republicans proposed a standalone $17.6 billion aid package for Israel on Saturday as the Senate’s comprehensive proposal stalled. The Senate bill, which includes aid to Israel as well as border security and funding for Ukraine, took months to complete and faced Republican opposition. according to To Axios.House Republicans are proposing this invoice House Speaker […]
Speaker Johnson reveals $17 billion Israel aid bill, says Senate ‘will no longer have excuses’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) plans to introduce a bill in the House next week that would provide $17.6 billion in emergency funding to Israel. Senate and White House negotiators will release a legislative document this weekend that includes border security compromises, along with President Biden’s request for $106 billion in additional funding for Ukraine, Israel, […]
European Leftist Nominates Jihadist-Linked U.N. Palestinian Aid Agency for Nobel Peace Prize
Norwegian lawmakers announced on Friday that they had nominated the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which specializes in services for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, for the Nobel Peace Prize. Left-wing Norwegian Labor Party lawmaker Asmund Aukrst, who is also vice-chairman of the Norwegian parliament’s foreign affairs committee, announced his selection […]
Hamas Hijacks 50-60% of Humanitarian Aid Trucks Entering Gaza
According to the Times of Israel, Israeli authorities estimate that Hamas hijacks 50% to 60% of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza. Reports have been circulating on social media for months, including videos showing armed groups robbing trucks carrying humanitarian aid meant for Palestinian civilians as soon as they entered the Gaza Strip. Words: תושבי עזה […]
EU Leaders Agree To $54B Ukraine Aid Package As Hungary’s Orban Caves To Pressure
(Photo by: Marcos Brindić/Getty Images) OAN’s James Myers9:34am – Thursday, February 1, 2024 European Union (EU) leaders have agreed on a new financial support package for Ukraine. advertisement Leaders of the 27 European Union countries agreed to a $54 billion aid package on Thursday, despite repeated pushback from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has […]
EU Signs Off $50 Billion Ukraine Aid After Hungary Steps Aside
The European Union has approved a massive 50 billion euro ($54 billion) aid package for Ukraine after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was forced to backtrack on a demand for an annual approval vote on funding. Agreed. Don’t step aside. A large-scale European Union aid package for Ukraine has been approved, with Hungarian Prime Minister […]
Johnson says Ukraine aid and border policy reform ‘likely’ to be split
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has told Congress leaders from the Baltic states that he disagrees with President Biden’s national security supplement, which includes aid to Ukraine, due to concerns about border reform, according to sources familiar with the matter. He said there was a “high possibility” that they would split. conversation. Mr Johnson told […]
Canada to send almost $30 million in aid for Gaza after pausing UNRWA funds
Canada plans to send about $30 million in aid, including water, food and other humanitarian aid, to Gaza after suspending funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). funds, Announced on Tuesday The award from Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, will be given to six international organizations, including Canada’s non-governmental organization […]