- The US House of Representatives approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other American allies. [nypost.com, apnews.com, csmonitor.com, time.com, businessinsider.com, washingtonpost.com]
- The aid package includes direct military assistance and passed with crucial bipartisan votes. It passed in a rare Saturday session by a 311-112 margin, despite opposition from some Republicans. [apnews.com, nypost.com, csmonitor.com, time.com, businessinsider.com, washingtonpost.com]
- The package includes $60.84 billion in spending for Ukraine, with funds for weapons, stockpile replenishment, support for allies, and economic assistance. [townhall.com, newsweek.com, theguardian.com]
- $13.8 billion of the Ukraine package are allocated to buy weapons from the US and $9 billion in economic assistance to Ukraine as loans. [newsweek.com]
- The legislation includes the transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine, with a provision for US president control over supply withholding. [newsweek.com]
- The bill requires a multi-year U.S. strategy for continued support to define objectives and prioritize national security interests within 45 days of enactment. [newsweek.com]
- Opposition from House Republicans has delayed aid to Kyiv, leading to Russian advances due to dwindling Ukrainian ammunition. [newsweek.com]
- The bill now awaits approval in the Senate before reaching President Biden’s desk. [theguardian.com]
What is conservative media saying?
- Some Republican lawmakers, such as Reps. Chip Roy, Ben Cline, and Eric Burlison, have criticized the aid package, citing the need to prioritize securing the U.S. border over aiding other countries. [foxnews.com]
- The $60 billion aid package for Ukraine includes $300 million for border security. This sparked frustration among lawmakers over the administration’s handling of the US southern border. [foxnews.com]
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is pushing to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) after he supported the Ukraine aid package. [townhall.com]
- Greene accused the federal government of funding the war in Ukraine at the expense of innocent lives and military personnel, and stated that Washington prioritizes war over peace because it aligns with its business model. [townhall.com]
What is liberal media saying?
- Johnson (R-La.) faced resistance within his own party but pushed for the bills to be voted on, risking his political standing to support Ukraine against Russian aggression. [theguardian.com, cnn.com]
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to both Democrats and Republicans for the decision, emphasizing the importance of U.S. aid in maintaining democracy and freedom, and the global threat posed by Russia, Iran, and China. [theguardian.com, cnn.com]
- Democrats may support Johnson if the Republican far-right tries to oust him over Ukraine aid. [theguardian.com]
- A minority of Democrats voted against aid to Israel, reflecting deep resistance within the party. [nytimes.com]
Sources:
- nytimes.com
- cnn.com
- time.com
- businessinsider.com
- washingtonpost.com
- nypost.com
- townhall.com
- foxnews.com
- dailycaller.com
- jpost.com
- newsweek.com
- apnews.com
- csmonitor.com
- independent.co.uk
- theguardian.com
- bbc.com
