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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Biden Surveys Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Promises Restoration Efforts"

President Biden visits the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, pledging federal support for the reconstruction efforts and meeting with the families of the victims. The bridge collapsed on March 26 after a ship struck one of its main supports, resulting in six fatalities. Biden toured the area by helicopter and received a briefing from local officials, emphasizing the federal government's commitment to covering the entire cost of the bridge's reconstruction, which has been estimated to take years.

via CBS News|

#baltimore #bridge-collapse #francis-scott-key-bridge

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Congress Considers Alternative Approaches to Deliver Ukraine Aid Amid Political Disagreements"

A bipartisan group of 15 House members, led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, is using a "discharge petition" to push for a vote on emergency financial aid for Ukraine, which has been stalled in the House. The petition needs 218 signatures to force a floor vote, and supporters are optimistic about its prospects. House leaders have been considering various options for providing aid to Ukraine, including the possibility of a loan. The effort aims to expedite the decision on Ukraine aid and has gained support from both Republican and Democratic representatives.

via CBS News|

#foreign-aid #house-of-representatives #politics

world1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine's Front Line: Intense Battles and Troops Begging for Help"

Ukrainian forces are retreating from key villages in eastern Ukraine as Russian forces advance, seizing territory due to ammunition shortages. The city of Chasiv Yar is now under intense attack, with exhausted troops pleading for help and residents facing devastating missile strikes. President Zelenskyy is seeking additional support from Ukraine's European neighbors, but without the $60 billion aid package stalled in the U.S. Congress, Ukraine's future looks uncertain.

via CBS News|

#russia #ukraine #united-states-congress

world1 year ago•4 min saved

"Ukraine's Desperation: Two Years of War and Fear of Abandonment"

As the Ukraine-Russia war reaches its two-year mark, Ukrainian forces are facing desperate ammunition shortages and feeling abandoned by global allies. The recent fall of the city of Avdiivka has further dampened the mood in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleading for more U.S. support at a recent security summit in Munich. The U.S. Congress has yet to approve about $60 billion in additional funding crucial to Ukraine, while President Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia and urged lawmakers to pass the aid package. The war has become a grinding battle of attrition, with both sides suffering heavy casualties, and the urgent need for U.S. support remains a critical issue.

via CBS News|

#russia #ukraine #united-states-congress

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

State Department Approves $106 Million Sale of Tank Ammo to Israel, Bypassing Congress

The Biden administration has approved the emergency sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth over $106 million to Israel as it intensifies military operations in the southern Gaza Strip. This circumvents Congress, where President Biden's request for a $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other national security issues is currently stalled. Some Democratic lawmakers have suggested tying the proposed $14.3 billion in American assistance to Israel to concrete steps by the Israeli government to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza. The State Department justified the sale by stating that it is in the U.S. national security interest to assist Israel in maintaining a strong self-defense capability.

via CBS News|

#biden-administration #hamas #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"George Santos: From 'Mary Magdalene' to Congressional Clown"

Rep. George Santos of New York compared himself to Mary Magdalene as he defended himself against expulsion from the United States Congress. Santos criticized his colleagues, claiming there are felons within Congress and portraying himself as a victim. He faces federal charges for money laundering, identity theft, and wire fraud, and a House Ethics Committee report detailed various abuses and fraudulent conduct. Santos dared his critics to vote on his expulsion and expressed indifference, stating he would wear it as a "badge of honor" if expelled. Expelling Santos would require a two-thirds majority in the House.

via Business Insider|

#expulsion #george-santos #house-ethics-committee

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

House GOP Overcomes Setbacks, Advances Key Spending Bills

House Republicans have advanced four conservative spending bills, but the threat of a government shutdown remains as Congress is still far from reaching an agreement on government funding. Even if the House were to pass the bills, they contain spending cuts that make them unlikely to pass in the Senate, where Democrats are working on their own solution. Lawmakers face a deadline of Saturday night to approve funding and keep the government open, and without an extension, federal employees would go without pay and government services could be affected. The Senate has taken steps to pass their own funding extension, putting pressure on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid a shutdown, but he risks backlash from conservatives if he leans on Democrats for support.

via CBS News|

#chuck-schumer #government-shutdown #kevin-mccarthy