Middle East conflict live updates: Israel lauds 'ironclad' alliance after Biden approves billions in aid
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz thanked President Biden for signing a foreign aid package providing military funding for Israel and humanitarian aid for Gaza, emphasizing the strong alliance between the two countries. [ more ]
The Biden administration successfully secured a $95 billion foreign aid package with $61 billion allocated for Ukraine after months of efforts and courtship of House Speaker Mike Johnson. [ more ]
A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What happens next?
A proposed bill includes a modified TikTok ban, requiring ByteDance to divest in 270 days or possibly up to a year.
Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell supports the bill's extension of the divestment period for TikTok, giving more time for a potential buyer. [ more ]