GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska interjects with colleagues who oppose more funding to Ukraine, claiming he wants to see Russia “win” in the more than two-year-old war with Kiev. did. “Well, there are no more artillery in Ukraine. If we do not do this, the Russians will be in Kiev. Unfortunately, some of my […]
Pence predicts Putin will target a NATO country if he’s successful in Ukraine
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday called on members of Congress to help push for more funding to Ukraine, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin could target NATO members if Russia wins the war with Kiev. I predicted that it would. Pence: “My meeting with Vladimir Putin has shown me that if President Putin is […]
Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
The House Rules Committee advanced a package of foreign aid legislation late Thursday night, despite opposition from three hardline Republicans and unusual support from Democrats. The committee voted 9-3 to adopt rules governing debate on the bill, with Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY), Chip Roy (R-TX), and Ralph Norman Representative (South Carolina) objected. With the successful […]
House committee advances bipartisan $95B foreign aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
Bipartisan House members moved a $95 billion foreign aid bill to counter Russian, Iranian and Chinese aggression late Thursday night out of committee, preparing for a contentious floor vote this weekend. In an unusual 9-3 vote, minority Democrats joined majority Republicans on the House Rules Committee. On the passage of more military aid funds and […]
Who’s really at war with Ukraine? Apparently it’s not Russia
Even though Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, the ongoing war between the two countries still confuses many people. Who is the good person in this situation? Certainly, it’s not Putin. But Zelenskiy? What will happen to the United States and other countries offering aid to Ukraine? According to Ben Swan, founder and […]
Ukraine in danger of losing war by end of year, CIA director warns
CIA Director William Burns warned Thursday that without additional U.S. military aid, Ukraine could lose the war with Russia by the end of the year. The United States is “running out of time to help them,” Burns said at an event at an international conference. George W. Bush Presidential Center Speaking in Dallas, he characterized […]
Foreign Aid Bills Would Send $95 Billion to Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific
The House foreign aid package bill to be voted on Saturday would allocate a combined $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, with Ukraine accounting for the lion’s share of $60.84 billion. House Republicans join Appropriations Committee released Wednesday’s memo provided a breakdown of funding for the three bills included in the package, […]
Johnson turns to Democrats on Ukraine aid amid ouster threat
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will rely heavily on Democrats to pass a series of bills in the coming days that provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and other Democratic allies abroad. The strategy acknowledges the nuances of governing in divided Washington, but it also increases the risk that he will be removed from office by […]
Members of Congress Who Vote for Ukraine Bill Should Join Ukrainian Military
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced an amendment to the Ukraine Supplemental Funding Act that would require members of Congress who vote “yes” to serve in Ukraine’s military. Greene’s amendment comes after House Republicans released legislative text for four bills. Wrapped According to CBS News, they have been merged into one. Under the three bills, […]
There’s A Huge Caveat Tucked Away In Congress’ New Plan To Loan Ukraine Billions In Aid
Republican leaders unveiled an aid bill Wednesday that would lend billions of dollars to Ukraine and ultimately give the president the power to forgive debt payments. If this bill is signed, provide It will provide about $60 billion to Ukraine, which is at war with Russia, and is part of a broader legislative effort to […]