North America
US House Begins Appropriations Vote, Weighing Support for Ukraine Against Stricter Border Policies
Chuck Schumer announced that the vote on Biden’s request for billions in Ukraine and Israel assistance would occur as soon as the week of Dec. 4. The vote combines the highly divisive issue of immigration policy with the less-partisan issue of funding for Ukraine and Israel.
US Political Leaders Respond to the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War
On October 7, several hours after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War, President Biden spoke in the State Dining Room of the White House, pledging “rock solid and unwavering support” for Israel.