Gov. Kathy Hochul has positioned herself as an unflinching supporter of Israel and has forcefully condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks.
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House Disarray Leaves Path for Israel Aid Uncertain
There is broad consensus in Congress for backing Israel in its war against Hamas, but with the House rudderless and divided, the path for any assistance is uncertain.
Washington Rallies Behind Israel, but a Lasting Consensus May Prove Elusive
Democrats and Republicans put aside an increasingly partisan divide over Israel to condemn the Hamas attack. But that support may be harder to maintain as Israel retaliates.
Democrats Tell Biden Saudi-Israel Pact Needs Concessions for Palestinians
The demands would probably be met with stiff resistance from hard-line members of the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Zelensky Visits Washington to Shore Up Support on Ukraine War
President Volodymyr Zelensky told lawmakers that Ukraine would lose the war to Russia if the United States curtailed the flow of aid and weapons.
Zelensky to Make a Case for More Aid in U.S. Visit
The Ukrainian leader’s second trip to America comes at a more delicate diplomatic moment, as he tries to navigate political currents while expressing gratitude for Western support.
Senate Committee Backs Bill to Deepen U.S. Economic Ties With Taiwan
Legislation to end double taxation between Taiwan and the United States is intended to spur semiconductor investment but is likely to rankle U.S. relations with China.
White House Targets Key Democrats on Potential Saudi-Israel Pact
The White House needs to persuade two historic adversaries to find common ground. But then the administration faces a potentially more daunting challenge: getting 67 senators to go along with it.
For Ukraine, Many Antiwar Activists in the U.S. Make an Exception
Several reasons might explain the differing response, including the fact that no American troops have been committed to the fight.
Democrats Denounce Biden’s Decision to Send Ukraine Cluster Munitions
Some lawmakers questioned how the United States could maintain the moral high ground while supplying Ukraine with weapons that could harm civilians. Republicans cheered the move.