The second bill includes $60 billion in assistance for Ukraine and $14.1 billion for Israel. A controversial foreign assistance package that includes border security measures failed to pass a procedural vote in the Senate on Feb. 7. The bill failed to garner the 60 votes needed to begin debate, with 50 senators voting against its
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced on Feb. 7 that he will put forth a bill to assist Israel and Ukraine following an expected failed vote on a $118 billion supplemental bill. “Republicans said they would only do Ukraine and Israel, humanitarian aid with border. Then they said they would not do it with
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday total victory in Gaza was within reach, rejecting the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire to ensure the return of hostages still held in the besieged enclave. Netanyahu renewed a pledge to destroy the terrorist group, saying there was no alternative for Israel but bringing about
At 91, this Colorado Republican is suing to keep Trump off the ballot At 91, this Colorado Republican is suing to keep Trump off the ballot 05:54 Colorado will make headlines across the world this week as the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Donald’s Trump eligibility to run for office in the
Senator Bob Casey (Pa.) criticizes his Republican challenger Dave McCormick as being funded by “right-wing billionaires.” But the Democrat has more than a few deep-pocketed liberals in his corner. The progressive billionaire George Soros and his son Alex gave $6,600 apiece to Casey on Nov. 17, according to FEC records. Eric Schmidt and Reid Hoffman,
Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was in a hospital bed recovering from intestinal surgery on Tuesday as the Republican-led House was about to vote on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. So, it came as a surprise to his colleagues when he showed up at the last minute on the House floor Tuesday night
Political operative worked with Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) in the midterms. A New Jersey political organizer and operative who has worked with both major parties has been arrested and charged with election fraud, federal prosecutors announced. Craig Callaway, 64, a former Atlantic City council president, was arrested on Feb. 7 and charged with one