Opposition was stacking up to the United States buying the semiautonomous island or taking it by force.
Author: CATIE EDMONDSON
Chip Roy, Demanding More Spending Cuts, Reprises Role as Ringleader of G.O.P. Rebels
The Texas Republican is leading the conservative revolt against what his party calls its “big, beautiful bill.” Whether he will dig in or relent could determine the measure’s fate.
Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives want deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier.
Andy Kim, Who Cleaned the Capitol After Jan. 6, Debuts on a Bigger Stage
The likely next senator from New Jersey spoke at the Democratic National Convention with a message about the importance of service and participation to safeguard democracy.
Tom Cole, House G.O.P. Spending Chief, Prevails Against Right-Wing Challenger
The veteran Republican faced a right-wing challenger who sought to make his powerful post on the committee that controls federal spending into a political liability.
U.S. Fund for Nuclear Radiation Victims Set to Expire Amid Impasse in Congress
Lawmakers are looking for a way to extend the program to compensate victims of government-caused nuclear contamination who fell ill, and some are seeking to expand it.
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan and Vow Support in Face of Chinese Military Drills
A bipartisan delegation promised to stand by the island’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, after Beijing surrounded the self-governing island with naval vessels and aircraft.
Senate Moves Toward Approving Foreign Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Support for the package in the Senate is expected to be overwhelming and bipartisan, and President Biden has urged lawmakers to quickly take it up so he can sign it into law.
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus.
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus.