“He simply said, ‘I know that I should not be involved’” in the discussions about the border, said Senator Mike Rounds, Republican of South Dakota. “He made it clear that he understood that that was an issue. He was there to talk about their needs. And he did a very good job of not getting …
Ukraine Carries On Fight While Pondering an Erosion of U.S. Aid
As the Kremlin reveled in the failure of Congress to approve new military assistance for Ukraine and President Biden railed against Republican lawmakers for “kneecapping” an ally in their hour of need, Ukrainian soldiers, political leaders and Kyiv’s allies were all left asking the same question on Thursday: What happens if the United States stops …
As Congress Weighs Aid to Israel, Some Democrats Want Strings Attached
Democrats in Congress are clashing with each other and the Biden administration over a push from the left that would attach conditions to an emergency infusion of security aid for Israel during its war with Hamas, the latest reflection of a growing rift within the party over support for the Jewish state. The debate is …
NATO Leaders Try to Pin Down U.S. on Ukraine Aid as Republicans Waver
With Republicans in Congress stalling on granting Ukraine more military aid, NATO’s top diplomat warned on Tuesday that it would be “dangerous” to curtail support to the war as member countries tried to pin down the United States on its commitments to Kyiv and as the conflict in Gaza saps Washington’s attention. As foreign ministers …