Republicans helping Russia by denying Ukraine aid, Biden says US president announces emergency $200m in aid after Congress continues to deny Volodymyr Zelenskiy The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2023
GOPer says impeachment lacks evidence "I think it's more important to have this information for the elections," Rep. Dan Bacon, R-Neb, told reporters Salon · Dec 12, 2023
‘Overwhelm it with light’: Johnson talks antisemitism at menorah lighting Congressional leaders presented a united front at the Hanukkah event at the Capitol, as lawmakers debate funding for Israel. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2023
🔴 Live: Zelensky, Biden give joint press conference as US aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded Tuesday in Washington for continued US military aid but Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson poured cold water on the desperate bid for help. Watch Zelensky's press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House live from 10pm Paris time (GMT+1). France 24 · Dec 12, 2023
No deal yet, but border negotiators report progress - Roll Call Top Senate and Biden administration officials met in hopes of reaching a border deal that could unlock support for aid to Ukraine and Israel. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2023
Zelenskiy struggles to get US Republicans to back $61bn Ukraine military aid package Republicans want Democrats to agree to crackdown on immigration in return for supporting funds The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Before he was House speaker, Mike Johnson represented a creationist museum in court. Here’s what that episode reveals about his politics Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has been the subject of considerable media attention following his elevation to the post on Oct. 25, 2023. Since his appointment, news reports have highlighted the fact that he was one of the House leaders against certifying the 2020 election of Joe Biden to… The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023
This year, women said ‘enough’ to modern marriage The institution has progressed from its earliest, brutal form. But Marriage 3.0 still hands men the lion’s share of benefits The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2023
Zelenskyy’s Senate visit doesn’t change border debate - Roll Call Disagreements over border security remained after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with senators seeking military aid. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Biden and Zelenskiy hold press conference after US president announces $200m extra Ukraine aid - as it happened Biden opens with remarks praising Zelenskiy for ‘enormous victory already’ over Putin; US president also announces additional aid to Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
Rep. Maria Salazar discusses Cuba spy, creeping Marxism, and immigration “The Kool-Aid is acid at the end,” says the Florida Republican, who has denounced the rise of democratic socialism in America. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2023
John Oliver slams "bigot" Mike Johnson The late-night host has many choice words about the new speaker of the House Salon · Dec 11, 2023
‘Putin must lose’: Zelenskiy arrives in US to try to save $61bn Ukraine aid package President to meet Joe Biden and senators, with Congress holding back support, but UK hints it will increase funding The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Hispanic Caucus warns Biden, Democrats on potential border deal - Roll Call Congressional Hispanic Caucus leaders criticized President Joe Biden on Monday for considering tighter restrictions at the southern border. Roll Call · Dec 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 First Thing: Hamas issues threat over lives of hostages Israeli troops reach heart of Khan Younis as Benjamin Netanyahu calls on Hamas fighters to surrender. Plus, the oldest black hole ever observed
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Russia to hold presidential election in annexed Ukrainian regions; new Russian offensive on Avdiivka – as it happened Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday he will run for president in March 2024 election; Ukrainian military says 610 military shellings on town in past day
Roll Call · Dec 11, 2023 Johnson sets up formal impeachment vote McCarthy never sought The House could vote this week to authorize committees to perform a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Zelenskyy to meet US President Joe Biden, House Speaker as aid stumbles Ukrainian president’s to visit amid Republican resistance to providing more aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 656 Zelenskiy to visit Washington in bid to break Senate deadlock on aid; Ukrainian president attends inauguration of Javier Milei in Argentina
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Zelenskiy to visit Washington in bid to break Senate deadlock on Ukraine aid Ukrainian leader invited by Joe Biden, as US president pressures Republican senators to back aid bill
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2023 Liz Cheney: Speaker Mike Johnson can’t be trusted to defend the constitution Former congresswoman makes comments as she continues to warn of dangers that a second Trump presidency would present
The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2023 Oath and Honor review: Liz Cheney spells out the threat from Trump The former congresswoman, a conservative Republican, was purged by her party. Her memoir makes chilling reading
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023 There’s plenty of hypocrisy with Moms for Liberty, other pious GOP frauds Politically, Moms for Liberty has done the Republicans more harm than good by banning books, attacking teachers and librarians, and picking on LGBTQ students.
Roll Call · Dec 8, 2023 Top Senate appropriators detail full-year stopgap impacts - Roll Call Sens. Collins and Murray are highlighting potential impacts of a yearlong continuing resolution to try to preempt House GOP pressure tactics.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 Putin allies jubilant as US Republicans balk on Ukraine aid, report says ‘It is even more dangerous to be a friend of the United States than its enemy. In the end, they will abandon you, leaving nothing but the scorched earth on your territory’