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President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine , Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, ending a prolonged delay in securing military assistance for Kyiv amid strong opposition from several House Republicans—and requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company to either sell the platform or face a U.S. ban in the next year....
on February 28, 2023 in London, England. This week, the US government and European Union's parliament have announced bans on installing the popular social media app on staff devices. The bill passed the Senate 79-18 on Tuesday after it was cleared by the House on Saturday. While 15 Senate Republicans ended up voting against the bill, nine who previously opposed the aid package flipped their vote to a yes.the legislation was “one of the most consequential measures Congress has passed in years to protect America’s security and the future of Democracy.”
In a follow up post, Schumer said: “Tonight, we make Vladimir Putin regret the day he questioned America’s resolve.”he would sign it into law “as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow” and the U.S. will begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week. The president hailed the legislation, saying it will “make our nation and world more secure as we support our friends who are defending themselves against terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin.”The $95 billion package includes around $61 billion in support for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza and $8 billion for U.S. partners in the Indo-Pacific—including Taiwan.
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