Speaker Johnson is moving forward with foreign aid bills despite threat to oust him Divisions within the House Republican conference could threaten both the future of the package and Mike Johnson's speakership. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Intense Pressure Over Foreign Aid Bills Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges over foreign aid bills, including funding for Ukraine, amid party pressure and potential speaker ousting. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Poland’s president may meet Donald Trump ‘socially’ in New York Andrzej Duda’s visit comes as European leaders prepare for Trump’s possible return to White House The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson To Proceed With Foreign Aid Bills Speaker Mike Johnson moves forward with foreign aid bills, including Ukraine funding, and introduces immigration bill resembling HR 2. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
House Democrats Open To Deal To Help Speaker Johnson House Democrats consider supporting Speaker Mike Johnson to retain leadership by backing foreign aid legislation, amid threats of his removal by Rep. Thoma... Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Biden Urges Congress To Pass 'Pivotal' Ukraine, Israel War Aid President Joe Biden urged Republicans on Wednesday to drop opposition to a long-delayed military aid package for Ukraine and Israel, saying the US allies are in a "pivotal" moment of conflicts against Russia and Iran. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024
Europe live: EU heads meet as Belgian and Czech leaders condemn Russian meddling in elections – as it happened Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala raise concerns about Russian interference as EU heads gather with Middle East also on the agenda The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Senators kill first article of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas – as it happened Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski voted ‘present’ but all other senators appear to have voted along party lines The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024
Johnson's gambit could blow GOP's chance Right-wing backlash in the House threatens Speaker Johnson's job — but blowback in the Senate could risk GOP seats Salon · Apr 17, 2024
More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024
Foreign aid supplemental unveiled in House; Biden supports - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson planned to push forward Wednesday with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a separate border security bill. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2024
Giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would be 'total game changer', says London businessman Bill Browder, known as the Kremlin leader’s ‘number one enemy’, says handing assets to Ukraine would allow it to ‘fight off the Russians’ Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024
Zelensky plea for air defence equipment from allies as Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city killing at least 13 More than 60 people have also been injured in the strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024
Russian Attack In Chernihiv Kills At Least 13 Deadly attack in Chernihiv, Ukraine by Russian forces escalates tensions, highlighting the urgent need for peace and diplomacy in the region. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
France 24 · Apr 17, 2024 More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, killing 17 people, as officials pleaded for more air defence systems from allies.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 Russian Strike On Ukraine City Kills 13 A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv killed 13 people and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, as Kyiv sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024 Ukraine says 17 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 First Thing: Kharkiv could become ‘second Aleppo’ without US aid to Ukraine, mayor says House speaker seeks to split US aid into separate votes. Plus, Trump rebuked by judge in warning against juror ‘intimidation’
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Russian Missiles Hit Downtown Chernihiv, Killing 11 People Recent Russian missile strikes in Chernihiv underscore Ukraine's defense challenges amid escalating conflict. President Zelenskyy seeks Western support.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 11 Killed In Russian Strike On Ukraine City A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv Wednesday killed 11 people and 20 wounded more, as Kyiv again sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.
Salon · Apr 17, 2024 War and tech: Who has the goods to win? The future of warfare is changing. It "will come down to who can deploy the new technology most effectively"
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 Nine Killed In Russian Strike On Ukraine City A Russian strike Wednesday on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv killed nine people and wounded about 20, as Kyiv sounds the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says west must do more after 14 killed in Russian strike on Chernihiv – as it happened President says attack would not have happened ‘if Ukraine had received sufficient air defence equipment’
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 EU Leaders Address Foreign Affairs Amid Rising Tensions EU leaders address Middle East tensions, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and EU competitiveness at Brussels summit.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 G7 Meeting In Capri Addresses Mideast Tensions And Ukraine G7 foreign ministers gather in Capri to address Middle East tensions and Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing de-escalation and peace efforts.