The Restoring American Deterrence Act focuses on deploying additional ICBMs, uranium enrichment and Defense Production Act grants for industry. Discussing Biden's foreign aid package, the national security adviser urged Israel against invading Rafah and stressed the need to boost arms to Ukraine. After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The State Department just updated Congress on efforts to give AUKUS allies a broad export control exemption but stopped short of a certification to do so. Ukraine is awaiting U.S. Senate approval after the House this weekend approved the $95 billion package that also includes aid for other allies. The House advanced President Joe Biden's foreign aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan six months after Congress first received the proposal. The chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed. President Joe Biden opened the door for Japan to join part of AUKUS, but Tokyo did not commit to entering. Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman. A key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats. Load More