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Ukraine and Israel Aid Package Approved After US Senate Vote
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Ukraine and Israel Aid Package Approved After US Senate Vote

In a significant display of bipartisan support, the US Senate has approved a crucial aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, despite opposition from Republican hardliners and former President Donald Trump. The $95.34 billion foreign aid bill aims to provide financial assistance and support to these nations in their respective challenges. The aid package gained momentum after a key US Senate vote, with the Democratic-led Senate voting 67-27 in favor of clearing the latest procedural hurdle. This move brings the foreign aid measure closer to its ultimate vote on passage in the coming days. The legislation garnered support from 18 Republicans, despite criticism from former President Donald Trump, who argued that foreign aid should be in the form of loans rather than grants. Preside...