Essay: Bipartisanship is dead; can it be resurrected?
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says partisanship is baked into the US political system because of gerrymandering, primaries and campaign financing…
US Senate passes $US95 billion Ukraine aid bill, but path ahead unclear
Washington DC, US Reuters The Democratic-led US Senate on Tuesday passed a long-sought $US95.34 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, although it faced an uncertain path ahead in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. After months of negotiations and political infighting, the lawmakers approved the measure in a 70-29 vote that comfortably exceeded […]
‘Dreamers’ left out in the cold by US Senate border bill
Washington DC, US Reuters A bipartisan border security bill headed to a US Senate vote this week is likely to dash hopes for a quick, clear path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of people brought into the US illegally as children, as Congress takes a harder line on immigration. This group, known as “Dreamers,” […]
US needs to build Marshall Islands’ trust over Cold War nuclear dump – US agency
Washington DC, US Reuters The US energy secretary should build trust with the Republic of the Marshall Islands by developing a plan to communicate clearly over lingering threats from a radioactive waste dump left by US nuclear weapons testing that is now seen at risk of floods from climate change, a US agency said on […]
Biden impeachment inquiry authorised by House Republicans, despite lack of evidence
Washington DC, USReuters The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to formally authorize its ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, as Republicans unite behind the effort even though they have yet to find evidence of wrongdoing by the Democrat. The Republican-controlled chamber voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the probe, which is […]
Essay: As interfaith leaders, we are united to protect foreign assistance
In an article first published on Religion News Service, Rabbi DAVID SAPERSTEIN, senior adviser on strategy and policy at the Union for Reform Judaism, ANWAR KHAN, president of Islamic Relief USA, and Rev EUGENE CHO, president and CEO of Bread for the World, make a joint appeal…
Zelenskiy, in Washington, urges Congress not to play into Putin’s hands
Washington DC. USReuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a US military audience on Monday that he hoped he can still count on the United States and urged Congress not play into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hands, as he started a critical visit to Washington to shore up security assistance. “We won’t give up. We know […]
US Senate Republican block Ukraine, Israel aid bill over border dispute
Washington DC, USReuters An emergency spending bill to provide billions of dollars in new security assistance for Ukraine and Israel was blocked in the US Senate on Wednesday as Republicans pressed their demands for tougher measures to control immigration at the US border with Mexico. The vote was 49 in favour to 51 against, leaving […]
US nearly out of money for Ukraine’s war against Russia, White House tells Congress
Washington DC, USReuters The United States is running out of time and money to help Ukraine fight its war with Russia, White House officials warned congressional leaders on Monday. Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration in October asked Congress for nearly $US106 billion to fund ambitious plans for Ukraine, Israel and US border security but Republicans […]
US defence chief Austin visits Kyiv, announces more military aid
Kyiv, UkraineReuters US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin announced $US100 million in new military aid to Ukraine during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, pledging long-term American support amid growing concerns about the sustainability of vital US assistance. Austin announced the aid package after a day of meetings with Ukrainian officials, with the latest […]