Middle East Crisis: Israel Welcomes Senate Passage of Aid Bill
The U.S. Senate approved an aid package including $26.4 billion for Israel and conflict zone civilians, despite strained relationships over Israel's tactics. [ more ]
Analysis | Hungary's Orban folds before the E.U. and reminds all of his weakness
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has relented from his threats to block an EU plan to deliver $54 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Orban's relative weakness is exposed as he faced negotiations and pressure campaigns from other European leaders and potential punitive measures from the EU. [ more ]
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin monitoring situation around Zaluzhny after he refused Zelenskiy request to step down
President Zelenskiy reportedly tried to oust Ukraine's top military commander, Valery Zaluzhny, but Zaluzhny refused a new role offered to him.
European Union leaders will propose holding an annual debate on a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, overcoming opposition from Hungary. [ more ]
Speaker Mike Johnson plans to advance a $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and other allies, facing resistance from his own party while navigating a complex legislative path. [ more ]
Mike Johnson and the troubled history of recent Republican speakers
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, expected to resume duties without facing immediate ousting motion despite previous threats by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. [ more ]
Some Badly Needed Clarifications About That "TikTok Ban" Biden Signed
The $95 billion aid package includes the important Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, often referred to as the 'TikTok ban.' [ more ]
E.U. support for Ukraine at risk as Hungary's Orban looms over summit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is threatening to block Ukraine's accession talks with the European Union and a $50 billion aid package unless he gets his way.
The European Union leaders are trying to find a solution to secure Hungarian support without completely surrendering to Hungarian demands. [ more ]