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Feb. 14, 1879 A portrait of former U.S. Sen. Blanche Kelso Bruce hangs in the Senate Gallery. The portrait by Simmie Lee Knox is based on a Matthew Brady photograph. Credit: Courtesy of U.S. Senate Blanche Kelso Bruce became the first Black American to preside over the U.S. Senate. He was also the first Black […]
CNN — Some European countries say they have stalled arms exports to Israel amid growing consternation about the way it is waging war against Hamas in Gaza, while the United States Senate on Tuesday passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes further security assistance . . .
By Madeline Halpert BBC News 13 February 2024, 12:14 GMT Updated 3 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images The US Senate has approved a long-awaited $95bn (£75.2bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of political wrangling. While Democrats were in favour of passing the bill, Republicans . . .
The US Senate has passed a $95 billion bill containing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The long-delayed measure won approval from the upper house on Tuesday. The legislation will now head to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where its chances of becoming law are slim. More to come… Source link
Rubio on Senate Floor: “This Invasion of the U.S. is Going to Get Worse” Feb 13, 2024 | Press Releases U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor explaining why he opposed the Senate’s $95 billion foreign aid package while America’s border remains open. “This invasion of the U.S. is going […]
California’s leading U.S. Senate candidates took to the stage Monday night in San Francisco for a second round of debating as voters weigh their choices for the March 5 primary. The debate at Nexstar Media Group’s KRON 4 studio moderated by the “Inside California Politics” program’s Frank Buckley and Nikki Laurenzo featured Democratic Reps. Adam […]
Republican Mike Johnson says the bill does not address the ‘most pressing’ issue of security at the US-Mexico border. United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has cast doubt on the fate of a $95.3bn aid package for countries including Ukraine and Israel as the Senate voted to advance the legislation aimed at reassuring […]
Nathan Howard/Reuters The US Capitol on February 9, 2024. The Senate on Sunday took a step closer to passing a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with crucial assistance for Ukraine and Israel following a key vote to move the package forward – including with the support of 18 Republicans. The foreign aid package includes billions of […]
Then-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan addresses supporters at the Maryland statehouse on Jan. 10, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. Hogan announced Friday he will run for U.S. Senate. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Then-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan addresses supporters at the Maryland statehouse on Jan. 10, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. Hogan announced Friday he […]
By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York 9 February 2024 Updated 9 hours ago Image source, Getty Images Larry Hogan, a popular former Republican governor of Maryland, has announced a run for the US Senate. A prominent critic of Donald Trump, Mr Hogan stepped down from leading a third-party movement called . . .