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Biden ally in Senate indicted on bribery charges over Egypt ties, could hit Democrats bid to stay in majority in 2024
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US Senator Robert Menendez and his wife have been charged with bribery over their relationship with New Jersey businessmen. Prosecutors accuse them of accepting bribes in exchange for using Menendez's influence to benefit the businessmen and the government of Egypt. Menendez, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations,...
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Published on September 21, 2023 - 01:30
Ukraine Appeals to US Amid Republican Opposition to New $325 Million Aid Package
Ukraine Appeals to US , Amid Republican Opposition to , New $325 Million Aid Package.
On September 21, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the
United States for continued support against Russia.
On September 21, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the
United States for continued support against Russia.
Reuters reports that the appeal comes amid
Republican opposition to the U.S. providing
a new round of aid for the embattled nation.
Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for
a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing
to announce a new $325 million military aid package.
Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for
a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing
to announce a new $325 million military aid package.
Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .
Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .
What is the point of cutting off
support now when we're at a turning
point in the war? Now is not the time
to take the foot off the gas when
it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.
What is the point of cutting off
support now when we're at a turning
point in the war? Now is not the time
to take the foot off the gas when
it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.
However, Republican opposition
comes amid a debate over funding
as the government faces a looming shutdown. .
A growing number of Conservatives have questioned
the billions of dollars already spent on military,
economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Reuters reports that the U.S. has already sent
approximately $113 billion in aid since
the invasion began in February 2022.
The Biden administration has claimed that
if Russia is allowed to take control of Ukraine,
the cost to the U.S. will be much higher.
However, Republicans are not convinced,
with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict
with unlimited resources. Enough is enough.".
However, Republicans are not convinced,
with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict
with unlimited resources. Enough is enough."