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House Proposes Separate Israel Bill Amid Backlash Over Combined Border and Aid Package

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House Proposes Separate Israel Bill Amid Backlash Over Combined Border and Aid Package

House Proposes Separate Israel Bill Amid Backlash Over Combined Border and Aid Package

House Proposes Separate , Israel Bill Amid Backlash Over , Combined Border and Aid Package.

NBC reports that the House will hold a vote on a standalone bill on providing aid for Israel, following a GOP attempt to thwart a bipartisan border bill.

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NBC reports that the House will hold a vote on a standalone bill on providing aid for Israel, following a GOP attempt to thwart a bipartisan border bill.

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NBC reports that the House will hold a vote on a standalone bill on providing aid for Israel, following a GOP attempt to thwart a bipartisan border bill.

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While the border bill includes tougher laws on immigration and asylum, the bill also includes foreign aid packages for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

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While the border bill includes tougher laws on immigration and asylum, the bill also includes foreign aid packages for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

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On February 3, Speaker Mike Johnson announced a vote for a standalone bill that includes $17.6 billion in military aid for Israel.

On February 3, Speaker Mike Johnson announced a vote for a standalone bill that includes $17.6 billion in military aid for Israel.

According to Johnson's office, the standalone bill also includes , "important funding for U.S. Forces in the region.”.

In response, the Biden administration threatened to veto the standalone Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.

In response, the Biden administration threatened to veto the standalone Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Instead of working in good faith to address the most pressing national security challenges, this bill is another cynical political maneuver, Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

Instead of working in good faith to address the most pressing national security challenges, this bill is another cynical political maneuver, Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

The security of Israel should be sacred, not a political game, Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

The Administration strongly opposes this ploy which does nothing to secure the border, does nothing to help the people of Ukraine defend themselves against Putin’s aggression, , Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

The Administration strongly opposes this ploy which does nothing to secure the border, does nothing to help the people of Ukraine defend themselves against Putin’s aggression, , Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

Fails to support the security of American synagogues, mosques, and vulnerable places of worship, and denies humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, the majority of whom are women and children, Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

Fails to support the security of American synagogues, mosques, and vulnerable places of worship, and denies humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, the majority of whom are women and children, Office of Management and Budget, Statement of administration policy, via NBC.

GOP House leaders have said they would oppose the bill , “because it fails in every policy area needed to secure our border and would actually incentivize more illegal immigration.”


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President Putin's Victory Day address emphasised Russia's resilience and commitment to its armed forces amidst ongoing conflicts, including in Ukraine. However, this year's parade featured only one tank, symbolising Russia's military presence. Putin also criticised Western nations for colonial policies, while the parade showcased a display of nuclear warheads and various weapons systems. The event commemorated the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, with over 300 cities participating in ceremonial parades across Russia. #Russia #VictoryDay #Putin #Revenge #MilitaryParade #Missiles #Drones #Moscow #Resilience #Sacrifice #WWII #NuclearPower #MilitaryMight #Sovereignty #ColonialPolicies ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.121~

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Putin's Warning Falls Flat: EU To Give Ukraine Profits From Frozen Russian Assets | Details [Video]

Putin's Warning Falls Flat: EU To Give Ukraine Profits From Frozen Russian Assets | Details

In a significant move, the European Union has agreed to utilize revenue from frozen Russian assets, amounting to $200 billion, to provide military support to Ukraine. This decision marks a bold step in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Stay tuned for more details. #EU #EuropeanUnion #RussiaUkraineWar #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #PutinvsZelenskyy #RussiaUkraine #RussiaUkraineConflict #FrozenRussianAssets #RussianArmy #UkrainianArmy #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~GR.124~HT.96~

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Putin accuses West of fueling conflicts on WWII Victory Day [Video]

Putin accuses West of fueling conflicts on WWII Victory Day

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