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New aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan faces uphill battle
The Senate has agreed to a new aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan but it's drawing opposition from Republicans and Democrats alike.
Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ouster
Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.
Ukraine funds to backfill US stocks will expire amid GOP opposition
House GOP opposition to additional Ukraine aid threatens to deprive the Pentagon of funds it needs to backfill weapons it has given Kyiv from U.S. stocks.
Zelenskyy warns Congress, DoD that Kyiv will lose without aid
Zelenskyy visited Washington hoping to secure more and better US aid for Ukraine. But many of his pleas fell on deaf ears as Republican opposition grows.
House GOP in no rush to give more Ukraine aid after $6 billion error
Previously supportive Republicans are wary of passing more Ukraine aid, but the Pentagon says its accounting error allows it to transfer more weapons.
With eyes on Trump, Senate votes to make NATO withdrawal harder
With Trump leading the Republican primary polls, the Senate approved an NDAA amendment that would require Congress to approve any NATO withdrawal.
Senate defense bill grants US training assistance to Kosovo
The chamber's draft authorization bill would allow Kosovo to partake in U.S.-led military exercises and training with NATO amid tensions with Serbia.
Senate defense bill pushes for spending over debt ceiling cap
The Senate advanced its defense policy bill with eyes on eventually bypassing the military spending cap laid out in the debt limit agreement.
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How to reform and reconstruct Ukraine after the war
Durable security arrangements give businesses and investors the confidence to take risks and make long-term commitments.
By Howard J. Shatz, Gabrielle Tarini, Charles P. Ries and James Dobbins