Politics Feb 26 Senators likely to seek quick dismissal in Mayorkas impeachment trial The Republican-controlled House impeached Mayorkas Feb. 13 over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Senate leaders have shown little interest in spending much time on it.
Politics Feb 23 In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to ‘rise to the occasion’ and pass more U.S. aid Schumer's surprise trip comes as Zelenskyy has said that delays in aid from the U.S. and other Western countries are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances.
Politics Feb 16 WATCH: Biden says Navalny’s reported death brings new urgency to the need for more aid to Ukraine President Joe Biden said Friday that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow's invasion.
Politics Feb 13 WATCH: Opposing Ukraine funding plays ‘into Putin’s hands,’ Biden warns President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote.
Politics Feb 13 WATCH: White House holds briefing as consumer inflation continues to steadily lower Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.
Politics Feb 13 Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, fate uncertain in House Dollars provided by the legislation would purchase U.S.-made defense equipment, including munitions and air defense systems that authorities say are desperately needed as Russia batters the country.
Politics Feb 11 Senate votes to push ahead with Ukraine aid package as leaders say the world is watching As a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate's leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America's global standing.
Politics Feb 08 Senate votes to begin last-ditch effort to approve funding for Ukraine and Israel A vote to begin work on the new package cleared on a 67-32 vote, but the legislation’s path remained uncertain. Senate leaders had not agreed to a process to limit the debate time for the bill.
Politics Feb 07 Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, scrapping deal they had demanded from Democrats Many Republicans said the election-year compromise wasn't enough, even as supporters of the bill insisted it was the best that could be gotten in divided government.
Politics Feb 07 WATCH: Schumer brings border bill and Ukraine and Israel aid bill to floor, challenges GOP to vote Roughly $60 billion in Ukraine aid has been stalled in Congress for months amid opposition from hardline conservatives who criticize it as wasteful.