"Senate Pushes for $95 Billion Ukraine and Israel Funding Despite Budget Challenges"

The U.S. Senate has advanced a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid in war-torn regions, despite facing an uphill battle as budget negotiations loom. The bill, a stripped-down version of a previous bipartisan funding package, garnered momentum with a 67-32 vote, but still faces challenges as senators begin discussions on amendments. The success of the vote is a hopeful next step for an issue that has been a point of paralysis for budget negotiations, with looming government shutdown deadlines adding pressure.