US Senate ‘overwhelmingly’ approves $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

The largest provides $61 bn in critically needed funding for Ukraine; a second provides $26 bn for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones around the world, and third mandates $8.12 bn to "counter communist China" in the Indo-Pacific Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a press conference as the U.S. Senate begins consideration of a $95 billion Ukraine-Israel aid package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 23, 2024. REUTERS In a decisive move, the US Senate overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to pass a $95.3 billion aid package destined for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill…