US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to step down in November

Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package

Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package. On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted 79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. . Today the Senate sends a unified message to the entire world: America will always defend democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Make no mistake, America will deliver on its promise to act like a leader on the world stage, to hold the line against autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan. A provision to ban TikTok after the election if ByteDance refuses to sell the platform is also included. The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, . Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, . with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.". A lot of people inside and outside the Congress wanted this package to fail. But today those in Congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement. Today’s action is overdue, but our work does not end here. Trust in American resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding and restocking the arsenal of democracy doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement

Mitch McConnell Backs Trump Despite Acrimonious Relationship

Mitch McConnell , Backs Trump Despite , Acrimonious Relationship. On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States Senate's leading Republican, endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election. On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States Senate's leading Republican, endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election. It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. 'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries, and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. . 'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries, and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. . It should come as no surprise, that as nominee, he will have my support, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. During his presidency, we worked together to accomplish great things for the American people including tax reform that supercharged our economy and a generational change of our federal judiciary – most importantly, the Supreme Court, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress. Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress. Ultimately, McConnell voted to acquit Trump during the former president's impeachment trial. Last week, McConnell said he plans to step down as leader at the end of 2024, following elections which the GOP hopes will give them control of the Senate. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate party leader ever, after first becoming a senator in 1985. . 'The Guardian' reports that the current list of contenders to replace McConnell include John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas. . 'The Guardian' reports that the current list of contenders to replace McConnell include John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas.

Biden calls for release of journalist at Correspondents' dinner

At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.

U.S. Correspondents' Dinner: Biden Roasts Trump, Protest Outside White House & More| Oneindia News

Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event! #WhiteHouse #CorrespondentsDinner #USNews #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BidenvsTrump #BidenvsTrump #ProPalestineProtestUS #IsraelHamasWar #Oneindia ~HT.97~ED.103~ED.102~

Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns

Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns. The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports. The legislation would grant some teachers and staff the right to carry concealed handguns at public schools. The bill will now be sent to Republican Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. . If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville last year. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police. Other teachers and students' parents would not be privy to the information. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. . School districts would need to grant permission as well. A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory. However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. . Protesters shouted "Blood on your hands" after the bill was passed by the House on April 23