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Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Amid GOP Divisions

The Senate's approval of a significant foreign aid bill faces uncertainty in the House, highlighting deep rifts within the Republican Party over foreign policy priorities.

  • The Senate passed a $95 billion aid package supporting Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a 70-29 vote.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed opposition to the Senate's bill, citing the absence of border security provisions.
  • The aid package includes $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel, and nearly $5 billion to defend Taiwan.
  • Republican senators showed deep divisions, with some opposing the bill due to concerns over spending and the lack of border security measures.
  • The bill's passage in the House remains uncertain, as conservatives pressure Speaker Johnson to block funds for Ukraine until America’s southern border is secure.
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