US House passes bills aiding Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; threatens TikTok
RTE.ie — April 20, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC
Summary: The US House of Representatives passed bills providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, while threatening a TikTok ban if it doesn't divest from Beijing. The $61 billion package for Ukraine includes economic aid and weapons. Another bill allocates $8 billion to counter China and funds weapons for Taiwan. Israel receives $13 billion for military assistance. Speaker Mike Johnson's future is uncertain due to far-right opposition.
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