House Approves Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

The House of Representatives approved foreign aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Saturday, following heavy resistance from Republicans that included criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who faced calls for his ouster after championing the legislation. The House voted 311-112 to approve $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, 366-58 for $26 billion in aid for Israel and 385-34 to approve $8 billion in aid for the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan and “other key allies.” The aid was approved as part of a legislative package that also...