Meanwhile the Senate is due to vote on its border-Ukraine-Israel package next week. Legislation to provide $17.6 billion in emergency funding for Israel will be brought to the House floor sometime next week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Feb. 3. Specifically, the bill (pdf) would authorize funds to replenish Israel’s missile and rocket
Biden walks tightrope in Middle East Biden walks tightrope in Middle East 02:03 Washington — The House plans to vote next week on a standalone Israel aid bill next week Speaker Mike Johnson said in a letter to colleagues on Saturday, in which he describes a new plan to vote on Israel foreign aid next week.
Hundreds of millions of federal dollars were used to fund a Washington state program that allows illegal immigrants to receive $1,000 checks as part of COVID relief.
At least 33 percent fewer votes were cast ahead of the 2024 presidential preference primary than in the 2020 contest. The total number of ballots cast ahead of South Carolina’s first presidential primary is down significantly, according to data published by the South Carolina State Election Commission. Data published by the commission ahead of the
Instead, the House will take up a stand-alone bill next week to provide new assistance to Israel.
Michigan community leaders are encouraging voters to select “uncommitted” in the Michigan primary elections, hoping to send a message to President Biden before November that they’re unhappy with U.S. support for Israel in the conflict with Gaza. “The main push is Joe Biden’s stance on the conflict taking place between Israel and Gaza,” said Hussein
The DNC has achieved a significant fundraising head start over the RNC to start the 2024 election year, as the GOP deals with disarray in some of its swing state parties.