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House passes $60B Ukraine aid bill as GOP rebels threaten to oust Johnson

The House has approved sending $60 billion to Ukraine for defense against Russian aggression, an issue that has upset Speaker Mike Johnson’s already dangerously thin majority. The aid package passed 311-112, with more Democrats voting in favor than Republicans. Only 101 Republicans voted for the bill, and 112 voted against it. In a dramatic moment […]

Mike Johnson Passes $61 Billion Ukraine Aid, Violates Hastert Rule Again

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) handed a $61 billion gift to President Joe Biden on Saturday afternoon, rescinding a months-long promise to never move forward with foreign aid without first securing the U.S. border. . Several Democrats, and perhaps a few Republicans, cheered as well. “Ukraine,” he shouted. And with the end of the vote […]

Ukraine Says it has Shot Down Russian Strategic Bomber

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine’s air force claimed Friday that it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, but authorities in Moscow said the plane malfunctioned after a combat mission and crashed in a sparsely populated area. Neither claim could be independently verified. Previous claims by Ukraine that it shot down a Russian fighter jet during […]