The Senate will vote on Tuesday on a $95 billion war aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The House approved the package on Saturday, and the Senate is expected to follow suit.
The package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, which is desperately in need of new firepower as Russia steps up its attacks. The aid package also includes $26 billion for Israel, which is facing ongoing threats from Hamas and other terrorist groups. The package also includes $8 billion for Taiwan, which is facing increased pressure from China.
In addition to the aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, the package also includes a provision that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners do not sell their stake within a year. TikTok has been accused of collecting data on its users and sharing it with the Chinese government.
The war aid package has broad congressional support, but there are some conservatives who oppose it. These conservatives argue that the U.S. should not be involved in foreign wars and that Congress should focus on the surge of migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Despite the opposition from some conservatives, the war aid package is expected to pass the Senate. The package is a top priority for Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said that stopping Russian President Vladimir Putin is important enough for him to stake his political capital.
The war aid package is a significant step in the U.S. response to the war in Ukraine and the ongoing threats from Russia, China, and Iran. The package will provide much-needed support for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and it will also help to counter the threats posed by these countries.
