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Biden asking Congress for $33 billion in new Ukraine aid, power to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will ask Congress on Thursday for another $33 billion to support Ukraine in its defense from Russia’s invasion and for the authority to make it easier to seize and sell the assets of Russian oligarchs.

Los Angeles Times

Biden sends Congress a $33 billion request for Ukraine aid amid Russia's invasion

"We have to do our part as well," Biden said.

Axios

Biden asks Congress for $33bn Ukraine aid package

President’s request includes over $20bn in military aid, $8.5bn in economic aid to Kyiv and $3bn in humanitarian relief

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President Biden to speak at Naval Academy graduation

President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at the U.S. Naval Academy’s graduation and commissioning ceremony next month

The Independent UK

‘We have to do our part’: Biden calls for $33 billion in additional assistance for Ukraine

The supplemental spending package Mr Biden is requesting would augment the $14 billion already allocated to assist Ukraine’s defence

The Independent UK

Yellen says more shocks likely to 'challenge the economy'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlight the possibility of big economic shocks in the future

The Independent UK

Survey: Americans increasingly see China as a threat

Americans are increasingly seeing China as a world superpower and a threat, though growing numbers see it more as a competitor than an enemy

The Independent UK

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Biden seeks powers to use Russian oligarchs’ assets for Ukraine

The proposal to Congress accompanies a request for billions more in funding to aid Ukraine’s military.

Al Jazeera

Russia says Ukraine weapons supplies threaten European security

Moscow claims Western military support for Kyiv will ‘provoke instability’ after Putin warns against ‘interference’.

Al Jazeera

Cops Find Suspected Murder Weapon After Years of Searching. It Was in Their Evidence Already.

Plus: Judge rejects partisan gerrymander in New York, student loan debt debate heats up again, and more...

Reason

Russia threatens more Europe energy cutoffs as it batters Ukraine’s east

DNIPRO, Ukraine — Russia is “exerting intense fire” along a 300-mile battlefront in Ukraine’s east, the embattled nation’s military said Thursday, as the head of the United Nations landed in Kyiv for a high-profile visit amid escalating threats by Moscow to cut off energy supplies to more European countries.

Los Angeles Times

‘We’re not attacking Russia,’ Biden says as he asks for $33bn in Ukraine aid – as it happened

‘We’re helping Ukraine defend itself,’ says president – follow all the latest news

The Guardian - US

US economy posts surprise contraction, belying solid consumer picture

The U.S. economy shrank for the first time since 2020, reflecting an import surge tied to solid consumer demand.

Tribune News Service

Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in Ukraine aid - Roll Call

President Biden asked Congress for $33 billion more in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine in its war with Russia.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says Indonesia invited him to attend G20 summit

Political pundits believe Ukraine attending G20 meet could lead to showdown with Russia

Daily Mirror

Fears of return to Northern Ireland violence unless Brexit border row tackled

Foreign Office Minister James Cleverly urged the EU to "flex" its negotiator's mandate to make compromise more likely as the Protocol dispute deepens

The Conversation

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus? An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill

The Biden administration announced plans on April 26, 2022, to increase the availability of the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, vowing to get more of the treatment pills into the hands of Americans.

Reuters

Biden seeks $33 billion war chest to support Ukraine, Zelenskiy wants quick approval

President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of U.S. funding for the war with Russia - and the Ukrainian president pleaded with lawmakers to give the request a swift approval.

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The Independent UK

Biden seeks new powers to use oligarchs' assets for Ukraine

President Joe Biden is asking Congress on Thursday for new powers to seize and repurpose the assets of Russian oligarchs as part of a new funding request to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion

Roll Call

Lawmakers seek tax break for car dealers facing supply troubles - Roll Call

Bigger tax bills loom as pandemic-related global microchip shortages pinch the supply of new vehicles, limiting dealer deductions.

The Independent UK

Disinformation board to tackle Russia, migrant smugglers

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new panel to tackle disinformation

Reuters

Ex-Marine Reed returns to U.S. after Russia prisoner swap

Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed arrived back in the United States on Thursday after being freed by Russia in a prisoner swap, with a congressman who met with him saying the 30-year-old Texan's "spirit is strong."

Roll Call

Here are some jokes that Joe Biden could recycle at this year’s White House correspondents' dinner - Roll Call

Not since 2016 has a president attended a White House correspondents' dinner in person, but Joe Biden might be able to recycle some material.

Evening Standard

Emmanuel Macron’s victory is a boost for the survival of Ukraine — and Europe

At the improbable age of 44, he is Europe’s elder statesman

Salon

Elon's big decision: Good or evil?

Twitter should be treated the way newspapers once were — as a public trust. If Musk gets that, this might work out

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