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US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say
The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
House passes contentious Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package
The House advanced President Joe Biden's foreign aid request for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan six months after Congress first received the proposal.
Here’s how the US could rush weapons to Ukraine, if Congress acts
The legislation would include more than $20 billion to restock the Pentagon’s shelves and ensure that the military services have what they need.
By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situation
Pentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
House to hold separate votes on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid
The chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed.
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stalls
The $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.
How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the red
The discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
Granger, Gallagher leave committee posts as House GOP majority shrinks
Kay Granger steps down as appropriations chair and China panel chair Mike Gallagher announces his resignation in April, shrinking the GOP majority.
Defense spending bill has some Ukraine aid, multiyear munitions buys
Congress released the text of the $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, which includes some Ukraine aid and funding for multiyear munitions contracts.
CQ Brown visits Lockheed plant with lawmakers to press Ukraine case
Lockheed Martin’s Camden plant produces both the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, which is a coveted long-range firing system.
By Tara Copp, AP