U.S. House Rejects $17.6B Stand-Alone Aid Proposal For Israel
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks at the foot of the House steps during a candlelight vigil in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2024. (Photo provided by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images) OAN’s Elizabeth Bolbelding6:25 PM – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a separate $17.6 billion emergency […]
House rejects standalone Israel aid bill after Biden’s veto threat
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a standalone bill that would have provided $17.6 billion in military aid to Israel. The bill, which the White House has denounced as a “political ploy,” would have been vetoed if it went to President Biden’s desk. The bill, signed by a bipartisan group of senators and the […]
House torpedoes stand-alone Israel aid bill
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a bill providing $17.6 billion in aid to Israel, sinking Congress’s latest effort to help the beleaguered Middle East ally and casting doubt on the fate of future foreign aid. . The vote was 250-180, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the bill, and critics […]
Speaker Johnson’s $17 billion Israel aid bill fails in House
A policy aimed at giving $17.6 billion to Israel failed to pass the House of Representatives on Tuesday. It was under threat of a veto from the White House, which wants Congress to consider aid to Israel as part of a massive $118 billion security package, and Republicans who want to offset the cost with […]
Johnson rips Biden’s threat to veto $17 billion Israel aid bill as ‘act of betrayal’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) slammed President Biden on Monday night after the White House threatened to veto the House Republicans’ standalone Israel aid bill. “The President’s threat to veto the bill is an act of betrayal,” Johnson said in a statement. “Israel is at war, fighting for its very right to exist, while the […]
Argentina’s Javier Milei Arrives in Israel for Whirlwind Tour in Support of War on Hamas
Argentina’s President Javier Millay arrives in Tel Aviv, Israel. Tuesday Afternoon (local time) as part of a 3-day visit. The trip will be Milay’s first official state visit as Argentina’s head of state, following his inauguration ceremony in December. trip He traveled to Davos, Switzerland, in January, but did not participate in any official events […]
Ukraine, Israel aid in jeopardy amid Biden-GOP border battle
Amid fierce Republican opposition to the Senate border security deal and few clear alternatives, Congress has no clear path to approving aid to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate this week unveiled a bill that would combine increased border security with military aid to Ukraine and Israel as part of a broader foreign aid package. But […]
Conservative backlash to Israel aid bill could force Johnson to seek Democrat support again
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is preparing to introduce a standalone Israel aid bill for a vote in the House on Tuesday, three people familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. Early opposition from the right may already force Republican leaders to introduce legislation. Passage requires cooperation from the Democratic Party. Over the weekend, […]
Former government officials demand US defund UN agency over allegations workers participated in terror attack on Israel: Report
A coalition of activists and former government officials will permanently defund the United Nations agency over reports that some of its staff took part in recent terrorist attacks on Israel, according to a Monday letter obtained by the agency. He called on Congress to terminate it. Daily Caller News Foundation. A recent letter sent by […]
McDonald’s says Israel boycotts are hurting its business
McDonald’s said on Monday that ongoing tensions in the Middle East are hurting its business. Fourth quarter and full year 2023 report The Chicago-based burger chain said Monday that sales at its Licensed Markets business, which includes most of its stores in the Middle East, rose only 0.7% last quarter. The company said the low […]