It was not the first time that the vice president had addressed Ukraine’s leader with words more commonly spoken to toddlers than heads of state.
Author: Karoun Demirjian
Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Peace Pledge at White House
Armenia said it would give the U.S. exclusive development rights to a transit corridor through its territory, which will be named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.
Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.
President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force.
House Passes Bill to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials for Israeli Prosecutions
The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel
The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should withhold some weapons to register its disapproval of Israel’s war tactics.
Visiting Ukraine, Schumer Pushes GOP to Fund War Effort
The top Senate Democrat warned that the fate of its war against Russia will turn on whether Republicans drop their opposition to sending more U.S. aid to Kyiv.
Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine, But Fate Is Still Uncertain
Democrats and a group of Republicans teamed up to approve the $95 billion bill, which also includes aid to Israel and civilians in conflict zones, but the House speaker threatened to ignore it.
House GOP Plans Vote on Israel Aid as Senate Tries to Close Ukraine Deal
The move comes as the Senate is racing to finalize and vote on a bill that would also include new border policies and funding for the war in Ukraine.
Senate Rejects Israel Human Rights Measure, but Skepticism on Aid Persists
Senators voted to kill a resolution that would have ordered the administration to assess whether Israel has violated human rights. But the debate highlighted Democratic resistance to providing unfettered aid.
Ukraine Aid Bill Delayed as Border Talks Drag On
After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to strike any agreement before the new year.