Legislation to send military aid to Ukraine and Israel was on the brink of collapse, after a briefing devolved into a screaming match one day before a critical test vote in the Senate.
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Zelensky Will Address U.S. Senators Before Vote on Ukraine Aid
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s briefing, via a video call, will come a day after the White House warned that aid to his country would soon run out.
As Congress Weighs Aid to Israel, Some Democrats Want Strings Attached
Democrats are clashing with each other and the Biden administration over whether to attach conditions, including measures to avoid civilian casualties, to security assistance.
Senate Democrats Challenge Biden on Israel, Seeking Assurances About Aid
A majority of the Democratic caucus signed a letter asking President Biden to ensure that Israel has a viable plan for defeating Hamas and will use U.S. military assistance in keeping with international law.
Democrats in Congress Weigh Calls for Cease-Fire Amid Pressure From the Left
They have grown more vocal about urging measures to mitigate civilian casualties in Gaza, but supporters of a cease-fire are few and far between.
U.S. Approves $320 Million Sale of Guided Bomb Equipment to Israel
Israel has been using the kits during its bombing campaign in Gaza.
Jacob Lew Is Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The vote reflected deep partisan divisions over Jacob Lew’s nomination, which nearly all Senate Republicans voted against.
Israel-Hamas War Raises the Potential for an Attack Against the U.S., FBI Says
Since the attacks by Hamas, antisemitic threats in the U.S. have reached “historic levels,” the agency’s director said. Threats against Muslims have also increased.
Biden’s Defense of Israel Is Rooted in a Long Career
The president’s “unwavering support” for Israel stems from childhood dinner table conversations and half a century of trips to the Jewish state. But it puts him at odds with some in his own party.
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.