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US confident in passage of Ukraine aid despite Congressional delays
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Although the US Senate had previously greenlit a supplemental bill unlocking USD 60 billion in military aid for Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson had withheld it from a floor vote.
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US President Biden, House Rep Mike Johnson urge Congress lawmakers to pass
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson, in a joint appearance, urged the lawmakers to pass assistance for Ukraine which is facing an uncertain path forward in the House, reported The Hill.
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US Senate leader Schumer calls for fresh elections in Israel while deliver
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The dire humanitarian situation affecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas has intensified pressure on Democratic officials, including President Joe Biden, to adopt a tougher stance on Israel.
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Japan PM Kishida to address US Congress next month
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to a White House statement, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Fumio and his wife Kishida Yuko for the official visit, which will include a state dinner, on April 10. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders in a letter to
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Aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan sends 'message to those who dare ques
Updated : 2 years ago IST
United States Senate has passed a final version of legislation providing USD 95.34 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on February 13
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Former President Trump criticises senate foreign aid bill, suggests issuin
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Former President Trump voiced his disapproval of a Senate foreign aid bill in a rally held in South Carolina, expressing concern over its substantial allocation
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Zelenskyy meets US House Speaker Johnson, Senate Minority Leader McConnell
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mike Johnson said he had a "good" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Biden signs stopgap spending bill, averts government shutdown
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The two-step plan, a victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, received bipartisan support in both chambers. It establishes new shutdown deadlines in January and February.
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US House passes GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Only two Democrats and 93 Republicans voted against the bill. The legislation will now advance to the Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated swift consideration.
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US: House passes USD 14.3 billion aid for Israel, gives no support to Ukra
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US House on Thursday passed a bill to provide USD 14.3 billion in aid to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas, however, it is expected to set up a clash with the Democratic-led Senate, CNN reported.
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New GOP Speaker calls on Biden to split USD 100bn funding for Ukraine, Isr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
President Biden's budget request includes USD 14 billion to support Israel's efforts against Hamas in Gaza and USD 61 billion for Ukraine's defence against Russia, along with funding for US border security and support for Taiwan.
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"Honour of a lifetime": Republican Mike Johnson elected 56th House Speaker
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House.
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