EPOCH TIMES

US Announces Additional $5.9 Billion in Ukraine Military, Budget Support

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said direct budget support is vital for maintaining critical functions within Ukraine’s government during the winter months. The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and direct budgetary support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict. The announcement was made just weeks before President Joe Biden’s term

Carter’s State Funeral to Commence on Jan. 4, Burial on Jan. 9

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The Joint Task Force of the National Capital Region will conduct the state funeral, which lasts seven to 10 days. Ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will begin on Jan. 4, 2025, and end with his burial in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Jan. 9, 2025. The multi-day event’s schedule was announced

Trump Renews Calls for Congress to Extend Debt Ceiling Before He Assumes Office

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Democrats have already voted to oppose a suspension of the debt ceiling, although they might support abolishing the debt ceiling altogether. President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his calls for the 118th Congress to vote on the debt ceiling before the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, 2025. The House on Dec. 20 and the Senate

Trump Endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker

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The president-elect’s support provides a boost to the embattled incumbent. President-elect Donald Trump has given a full endorsement to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), potentially hedging off a divisive fight later this week. “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, religious man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to WIN.