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In a tumultuous Republican primary, Rep. Thomas Massie emerged victorious, paving the way for an eighth term representing his Kentucky district. Massie, known for his defiance against House leadership, was one of three GOP rebels pushing to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over bipartisan government spending and foreign aid. Despite significant opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike, Massie’s victory indicates strong support from his constituents and demonstrates his willingness to challenge party leadership and former President Trump.

Republican senators, including Tom Cotton, have criticized President Biden for vowing to withhold weapons from Israel amid its conflict with Hamas. Cotton claims that the war could have ended sooner under former President Trump, who would have provided Israel with the necessary support. The senator also renewed his call to impeach Biden, alleging that the delayed aid shipment was politically motivated.

Greene and Massie initially threatened to force a vote on Johnson’s ouster, but are now stepping back after meetings. Johnson has met with the duo twice, discussing their demands including limiting aid to Ukraine and cutting federal spending. Greene says Johnson has to act as the “Republican Speaker of the House” and address their concerns. Meanwhile, Massie warns that if Johnson delays or avoids action, they will call for a vote to remove him.

President Biden has signed a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States, despite the multi-million dollar lobbying efforts of the platform and its parent company ByteDance. TikTok and ByteDance spent over $3 million lobbying Congress, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The bill, which was included in a foreign aid package, would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the US. TikTok has denied ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), but former employees have alleged that the company continues to share US users’ data with ByteDance. A study by the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University also found that TikTok frequently promotes content that mirrors the CCP’s geopolitical agenda.

A significant portion of American voters question the necessity of substantial foreign aid expenditures, with 57% expressing concerns about excessive spending on foreign assistance. Despite this sentiment, support for aid to Israel remains relatively strong, with near half of respondents viewing the allocation of $14 billion to West Jerusalem as appropriate or insufficient. Public opinion regarding Ukraine aid has waned, with only 53% of Americans favoring continued military support, a decline from 72% two years ago.

President Biden approved a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Wednesday, solidifying US support for Ukraine amidst congressional unrest. The aid package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for conflict zones, and $8.1 billion for the Indo-Pacific region. The Pentagon plans to dispatch $1 billion in aid to Ukraine within hours, including Stinger missiles and anti-tank guided missiles. Biden emphasized the importance of the aid for national security and global leadership, despite criticism of his support for Israel and the delay in passing the package.

President Biden has signed a $95 billion aid package to support countries including Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill, which also includes assistance to counter China’s military might, passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote of 79-18. Biden highlighted its importance in supporting partners’ defense against threats to their sovereignty. The initial aid package for Ukraine includes vehicles, air defense munitions, and other weapons for immediate use on the battlefield. The passage of the legislation sends a direct message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Biden, and reinforces America’s leadership in democracy and the free world.

The recently passed $95 billion foreign aid bill has drawn mixed reactions from Ohio’s two U.S. senators. Sherrod Brown supports the bill, which includes funding to counter Russian aggression. However, Rob Portman has taken an isolationist stance, opposing the aid package. The opposing views of these senators highlight the ongoing debate over the United States’ role in global affairs.

President Joe Biden has signed a $95 billion national security package that includes more than $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. The first shipment includes air defense capabilities, artillery rounds, and armored vehicles. The package also includes funding for Israel and humanitarian relief for Palestinians.

President Biden has signed into law a $86 billion aid package that provides $60 billion to Ukraine, $26 billion to Israel and the Palestinians, and includes pressure on Chinese-owned TikTok to sell its U.S. operations within nine months. The package passed the Senate Tuesday after receiving House approval Saturday, despite some objections from Republicans over the Ukraine aid and Democrats over the military funding for Israel.