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In President Biden’s address to the nation, he said he would ask Congress for $100B in aid over (years period). $60B for Ukraine, and the remaining $40B for Israel, Border Security, and Taiwan.
Biden has already pledged $100M in humanitarian aid to Gaza/Palestinians from already available funds.
Biden likened both conflicts as an attempt by Putin and Hamas to annihilate neighboring borders but emphasized Palestinians aren’t the same as Hamas
Impact so far:
[Spoiler (click to open)] In Gaza: More than 3,700 people have been killed and more than 13,000 have been injured. In Israel, 1,400 people have been killed and 3,500 have been wounded.
🚨 In breaking news the US shot down several missiles and drones launched from Yemen
Meanwhile the Speaker of the House remains in shambles because Jim Jordan is quitting his pursuit after two failed attempts and Interim Speaker Patrick McHenry is threatening to quit after Jordan’s attempt to empower him for the permanent role failed.
For Biden’s request for funding, it requires a functioning House of Representatives
Please keep it cool 😎
