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
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Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner , to Resurrect ‘Life’ Magazine.
Kloss' Bedford Media has attained 'Life' publishing rights from Dotdash Meredith, according to 'The New York Times.' .
The model and her venture capitalist husband have decided to breathe new life into the iconic photo magazine.
The model and her venture capitalist husband have decided to breathe new life into the iconic photo magazine.
'Life' magazine first surfaced "as a weekly edition in 1883," HuffPost reports.
It became a monthly publication in the 1970s.
The magazine featured some of the 20th century's most memorable photos such as Alfred Eisenstaedt’s picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in 1945.
The publication ceased
regular printing in 2008.
In a statement, Kloss said,
“We see 'Life' as an uplifting and unifying
voice in a chaotic media landscape.”.
Kushner, the brother of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared, also issued a statement.
Kushner, the brother of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared, also issued a statement.
Life’s legacy lies in its ability to
blend culture, current events and
everyday life — highlighting the
triumphs, challenges and unique
perspectives that define us, Josh Kushner, via statement.
'Life' is expected to resume
regular publishing by early 2025
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The Senate passed a bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US within a year or face a ban, garnering strong bipartisan support. TikTok vows to contest it in court, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns linger about data privacy and censorship linked to China, amid ongoing political scrutiny of the platform.
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United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza but acknowledges the need for sustainable improvements. The remarks came during a Senate hearing, where concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions were raised. Efforts to press Israel to protect civilians continue amid ongoing conflict, with the US emphasising the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
#UnitedStates #LloydAustin #IsraelGaza #Israel #Gazawar #Israelnews #Biden #Israelwar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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House Passes Bill That Would Prohibit LGBTQ Discrimination .
The Equality Act was passed by the
House on Feb. 25 in a 224-206 vote.
All of the Democrats and three Republicans supported the..
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A bill to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation has caused a feud on Capitol Hill between Illinois U.S. Rep. Marie Newman and Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
CNN’s SE Cupp criticizes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “stunts” since joining Congress, saying the Georgia Republican came to Washington, DC, to become famous rather than represent her..
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