By splitting money for Israel’s war effort from aid to Ukraine and coupling it with spending cuts, Speaker Mike Johnson has put the House on a collision course with the Senate and President Biden.
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Democratic Rifts Over Israel Burst to the Forefront in Congress
The divisions are erupting as the House weighs a G.O.P. bid to censure the only Palestinian-American member of Congress for criticizing Israel and votes on a large aid bill to back Israel in the war in Gaza.
Bush’s Institute Issues an Urgent Plea for Congress to Renew His AIDS Program
PEPFAR, created by President George W. Bush in 2003 to combat the disease, faces an uncertain future now that its authorizing legislation has lapsed.
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
Mainstream Republicans Opposing Jim Jordan’s Speaker Bid Dig In Against Him
Facing intimidation for opposing Jim Jordan’s speakership candidacy, mainstream Republicans are refusing to back down, defying their reputation for caving in the face of party clashes.
Republicans Use Israel Attack to Stoke Fears About U.S.-Mexico Border
G.O.P. lawmakers and candidates regularly invoke record-high border crossings to address a range of issues, including crime and jobs.
Has Support for Ukraine Peaked? Some Fear So.
The war in the Middle East, anxiety about the commitment of the U.S., and divisions in Europe are worrying Kyiv that aid from the West may wane.
Has Support for Ukraine Peaked? Some Fear So.
The war in the Middle East, anxiety about the commitment of the U.S., and divisions in Europe are worrying Kyiv that aid from the West may wane.
North Korea Shipped Arms to Russia for Use in Ukraine, U.S. Says
American intelligence agencies tracked a shipment of 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions from North Korea to Russia, according to the White House.
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.