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House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy

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WASHINGTON — The House passed bipartisan legislation Thursday that clashes with the Trump administration by providing new aid to Ukraine while also imposing sanctions against Russia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 226-195 vote included support for the bill from 18 Republicans, who joined all … Read more

18 House Republicans defy Trump to pass Ukraine aid package headed for veto fight

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Republican-led House on Thursday passed a sweeping security package providing new military aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, delivering a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration, who opposed the measure.  Eighteen Republicans crossed party lines to support the Democrat-authored legislation in a vote of … Read more

House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect

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Washington — The House approved an effort on Thursday to send fresh assistance to Ukraine after a few Republican members joined with Democrats to force a vote on the issue.  The procedural tactic, known as a discharge petition, was launched by Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York nearly a year ago. A discharge petition … Read more

Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Democrats scored a rare victory on Wednesday after the chamber voted to advance a security package providing new military aid for Ukraine and imposing steep sanctions on Russia. The Democrat-sponsored legislation cleared a procedural vote 218-204 with all Democrats present voting in the affirmative. Seven members … Read more

American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC and aid group say

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An American doctor working with a medical missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a Christian missions organization said Monday.  The individual was being taken to Germany for treatment, the CDC said.  There are more than 250 suspected cases … Read more

Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid

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UNITED NATIONS — The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion in additional funding for U.N. humanitarian aid, saying the money will be earmarked for life-saving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and “people who are truly in critical need.” The money will be allocated over the coming year and adds to the $2 … Read more

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote

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WASHINGTON — Supporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia reached a critical threshold on Wednesday that allows them to bypass Republican leadership and force a vote on the House floor in the coming weeks. The legislation seeks to cement U.S. assistance for Ukraine by approving more than $1 billion in security aid … Read more