by ADC | Sep 5, 2024 | On Base, Russia-Ukraine
Razom for Ukraine, a group that backs funding Ukraine in its defense against Russia is urging lawmakers to extend the administration’s authority to send economic and weapons support to Ukraine, Politico reported. “At the current pace at which the United States...
by ADC | Jul 5, 2024 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
A bipartisan group of top lawmakers will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday during a NATO summit in D.C., Politico reported. Among those meeting with Zelenskyy will be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch...
by ADC | Jun 6, 2024 | On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee signed off on its draft bill Wednesday, sending it to the full Appropriations Committee. Democrats oppose the measure, which would cut aid to Ukraine and restrict the Pentagon from enacting the Biden administration’s...
by ADC | Apr 25, 2024 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion package Wednesday morning that provides aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. After a long delay, the House passed the package Saturday, and the Senate followed Tuesday. “It’s a good day for America, it’s a good day for Europe,...
by ADC | Apr 24, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The Senate passed the House’s version of a foreign aid package Tuesday night and sent it to President Biden, who said he will sign it. “A bipartisan majority in the Senate joined the House to answer history’s call at this critical inflection point,” President Biden...
by ADC | Apr 23, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The Senate is expected to pass a foreign aid package as early as today, and the President is expected to sign it right away. They would be approving the long-delayed House legislation, which passed over the weekend, as On Base reported. “The Biden administration is...
by ADC | Apr 22, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The House passed legislation Saturday to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite objections from many conservative House Republicans. “Remember that 80% of the Ukraine funding will go to the replenishment of American weapons and stocks in our facilities and...
by ADC | Apr 18, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Thursday rolled out a package of national security bills. One would provide funding to Ukraine, another to Israel and another to Indo-Pacific allies. A fourth bill includes other national security items, such as a potential TikTok...
by ADC | Apr 15, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
Iran’s attack on Israel early Sunday has added new urgency to a long-delayed House vote to provide aid to allies, including Israel and Ukraine. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday he plans to hold a vote on security assistance this week, as AP reported....
