The speaker, who has delayed for months amid G.O.P. opposition to funding for Kyiv, said he would bring up foreign aid legislation along with a bill aimed at appeasing Republican skeptics.
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Johnson Says the House Will Vote on an Israel Bill in the Coming Days
Speaker Mike Johnson left unclear whether the vote on the security package, coming after Iranian attacks on Israel, would also include aid for Ukraine.
Which Countries Fund and Supply Israel’s Military?
Some governments that sell weapons to Israel — a list that is topped by the United States and Germany — are facing legal challenges and protests over those exports.
As Speaker, Johnson Advances What He Once Opposed, Enraging the Right
Now that he is the leader, the Louisiana Republican has found himself bowing to governing realities that are now his problem.
Israel to Add Gaza Aid Routes After Biden’s Tense Call With Netanyahu
The president denounced the killing of seven humanitarian workers in a tense call with Israel’s prime minister. Within hours, Israel agreed to increase aid deliveries.
World Central Kitchen Pauses Operations in Gaza After 7 Workers Killed
The nonprofit has become a crucial source of food for desperate Gazans. The Israeli military said it was investigating.
Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.
How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy
President Biden has tried persuading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu behind the scenes. But critics say it is time for a different approach.
U.S. Defense Secretary Praises NATO Allies for Commitment to Ukraine
The American defense secretary told a meeting of Kyiv’s backers that the fight against Russia “remains one of the great causes of our time.”
Biden’s $300 Million Arms Package Will Help Ukraine, for a Little While
The $300 million package will help hold off the Russians for a few weeks, analysts say, but without far more Ukraine may go on losing ground.