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politics4 months ago

Polls Show Majority Oppose Military Deployment in D.C. and U.S. Support for Israel Wanes

A Quinnipiac University poll reveals most voters oppose deploying the National Guard to D.C., disapprove of Trump's overall job performance, and are increasingly against U.S. military aid to Israel, with a significant portion believing Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Support for peace efforts in Ukraine is low, and trust in leadership on Epstein files and Smithsonian reviews is divided along partisan lines.

via Quinnipiac University Poll|
#dc#gaza-genocide#israel-aid
politics1 year ago

"House Democrats Secure Passage of Ukraine and Israel Aid Package Despite GOP Opposition"

The House voted to set up votes on aid to Ukraine and Israel, with Speaker Mike Johnson receiving crucial help from Democrats to move forward despite opposition from right-wing members. The move tees up four House votes, including aid for Israel and Ukraine, Indo-Pacific security, and a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. if it does not divest from its China-based owner. The foreign aid measures closely resemble President Joe Biden's $95 billion national security package, and the White House urges Congress to quickly send the supplemental funding package to the President's desk.

via NBC News|
#foreign-aid#house-votes#israel-aid
politics1 year ago

Senate Advances $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel Despite Budget Challenges

The US Senate advanced a $95.34 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan after Republicans blocked a broader bill that included immigration policy reforms. The aid package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel, and $4.83 billion for Taiwan, among other provisions. The bill's final passage remains uncertain, with potential opposition in the House of Representatives and ongoing debate over amendments in the Senate.

via Reuters|
#immigration-policy#israel-aid#politics
politics-international-relations1 year ago

"Senate GOP's Stance on Border Deal and Foreign Aid Sparks Political Divide"

The Senate GOP blocked a comprehensive national security and border reform package, which included over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel, leading to uncertainty about the future of aid for Ukraine and Israel. The bill faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats, with concerns about its impact on the border crisis and immigration. The Senate will proceed to another vote on the national security aid without the border reforms, as lawmakers express the need to address funding for Ukraine, Israel, and other national security priorities.

via The Washington Post|
#border-deal#israel-aid#national-security
politics1 year ago

"House G.O.P. to Vote on $17 Billion Standalone Israel Aid Bill, Closing Door on Senate Deal"

House GOP plans to hold a vote on legislation to expedite $17.6 billion in security assistance to Israel without conditions, potentially complicating Senate efforts to pass a broader bipartisan national security bill including border security measures and aid to Ukraine. Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Senate package, stating it would be dead on arrival in the House, and emphasized the House's focus on its own approach to aiding Israel's war effort against Hamas. Senate negotiators have been working on a bill addressing Republican demands for improved border security along with military aid to Ukraine and Israel, humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, and efforts to counter Chinese threats in the Indo-Pacific region.

via The New York Times|
#house-gop#israel-aid#national-security-bill
politics1 year ago

"House Speaker Johnson Proposes $17 Billion Standalone Israel Aid Bill, Setting Up Showdown with Senate"

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will not rush to pass a Senate border-foreign aid deal and will instead focus on a stand-alone bill for Israel aid next week. Johnson's letter to House Republicans emphasized the need for the House to have a say in the negotiations and expressed skepticism about the Senate deal's swift consideration. House conservatives have raised concerns about the border reform efforts and are pushing for a clean, standalone Israel supplemental package.

via POLITICO|
#border-security#house-republicans#israel-aid
politics2 years ago

Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan House Israel Aid Bill

Senate Democrats blocked a stand-alone Israel aid package led by Sen. Roger Marshall after arguing that the package should include aid to Ukraine. Marshall and other Republican senators have been advocating for separate aid packages for Israel and Ukraine, while Democrats have pushed for a combined package. The House version of the Israel aid package, which passed with bipartisan support, would reallocate $14.3 billion from funds meant for the IRS. The debate highlights the divisions within the GOP on Ukraine support and the ongoing disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the allocation of funds for international aid.

via Fox News|
#bipartisan-support#israel-aid#politics
politics2 years ago

Political Collision Course: Speaker Johnson, Mitch McConnell, and Ukraine Support

House Speaker Mike Johnson's push for spending cuts and decoupling Israel and Ukraine aid has created divisions within the Republican Party, setting him on a collision course with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell, who has broken with party orthodoxy on key issues, hopes to pass bipartisan bills to fund the government and provide aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Johnson's conservative approach aligns with the right-most wing of the Senate Republican conference, leading to potential clashes with McConnell. The end-of-year rush to address critical legislation will test both leaders as they navigate their fractious conferences and attempt to find common ground.

via The Washington Post|
#israel-aid#mike-johnson#mitch-mcconnell
politics2 years ago

"Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson's Controversial Beginnings and Troubled Defense"

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a relative unknown who recently assumed the role, is facing a challenging start to his tenure. With government funding set to run out soon and Ukraine and Israel seeking military aid, Johnson's lack of experience and relationships in Washington could pose a disadvantage. However, his allies argue that his unfamiliarity with key players gives him an advantage, as he can approach negotiations with a fresh perspective. Johnson has already met with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Republicans to discuss key issues. He has expressed support for sending aid to Ukraine and prefers a short-term funding measure. Despite securing unanimous GOP support, Johnson has faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for his approach to aid packages and his prioritization of certain issues.

via NBC News|
#gop#house-speaker-mike-johnson#israel-aid
politics2 years ago

"Mike Johnson's Political Rise: From Ukraine Aid to Border Security"

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is gaining support from conservative lawmakers who appreciate his conservative stance and promise to endorse "enforcement" safeguards as conditions for approving additional aid to Ukraine or Israel. However, Johnson's attempt to link emergency aid to Israel with cuts to the IRS was rejected by lawmakers from both parties, including top Senate Republicans and the Biden administration. Despite his popularity among conservatives, Johnson faces challenges in navigating a Democratic Senate and a Republican Senate minority that may attempt to remove him from the Speakership.

via Esquire|
#house-speaker#israel-aid#mike-johnson
politics2 years ago

Senate's Stance on Israel Aid Proposal and Crafting Aid Package for Ukraine and Indo-Pacific Revealed

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Democrat-controlled Senate will not consider the House GOP's proposal to send aid to Israel, setting up a standoff with the Republican-led lower chamber. Instead, the Senate plans to work on its own bipartisan emergency aid package that includes funding for aid to Israel, Ukraine, humanitarian aid for Gaza, and competition with China. The House GOP proposal, which aims to offset aid for Israel by slashing funds for the IRS, is expected to face a veto threat from the White House. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need for federal spending cuts and suggested pairing Ukraine aid with border security. Some Republicans are open to linking aid packages, while Democrats oppose the House GOP proposal, citing concerns about the federal deficit.

via The Daily Wire|
#bipartisan-emergency-aid-package#chuck-schumer#house-gop
politics2 years ago

"House Vote on Israel Aid Sparks Showdown with Senate and Highlights American Governance Failure"

The House is set to vote on a bill providing $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, leading to a clash with the Senate over aid to Ukraine and proposed funding cuts. Democrats want aid to Israel to be paired with additional security assistance for Ukraine, but many House Republicans oppose sending more aid to Ukraine. The House bill aims to offset the cost of Israel aid by cutting funding for the IRS, but the Congressional Budget Office warns this would add to the deficit. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the House GOP bill and stated that the Senate will not consider it. The divide between the House and Senate comes as government funding is set to expire, raising the threat of a potential government shutdown.

via CNN|
#funding-cuts#house#israel-aid
politics2 years ago

"Speaker Mike Johnson prioritizes Israel aid over Ukraine aid in Senate discussions"

House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with Senate Republicans about his Israel-only aid package, expressing a willingness to advance aid to Ukraine separately. Johnson stated that Israel aid would have to move first before considering aid to Ukraine, requiring concessions from the Biden administration, Senate Democrats, and Senate Republicans. While aid for Israel is widely popular, the House version includes provisions that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized. Johnson presented a plan for the House to address Ukraine funding and border security together after securing aid for Israel. A stopgap funding bill may be necessary to keep the government open, with details on concessions from Democrats still unclear.

via ABC News|
#bipartisan-negotiations#israel-aid#mike-johnson
politics2 years ago

"Controversial GOP Proposal: Funding Israel Aid by Cutting IRS Budget Raises Concerns"

The House Republicans' plan to fund emergency aid to Israel by cutting the Internal Revenue Service's budget would increase the deficit by $90 billion over 10 years, according to the IRS commissioner. The proposed cuts would reduce audits of the wealthy and large corporations, hampering the agency's ability to collect revenue. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office previously estimated that the IRS expansion would cut the deficit by over $100 billion. The GOP bill does not specify how it would cut $14 billion from the IRS expansion, and it would also prohibit the CBO from counting the legislation against existing domestic spending caps. The IRS commissioner's estimate complicates the GOP's attempts to portray President Biden as fiscally irresponsible. Some Republicans have criticized the plan, while others see it as a strategy to attack federal spending and unify Republican support for the bill.

via The Washington Post|
#deficit#gop#irs-cuts