Why Elise Stefanik’s vote against security aid for Ukraine matters
by MSNBC
MSNBC— While there are some Republicans in Congress who’ve been accused of siding with Russia in its war with Ukraine, House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has not been among them. In fact, after Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of his neighbor, the New York congresswoman largely blamed her own country’s president, before also denouncing Russia’s authoritarian leader. “I join the American people in praying for the safety of innocent Ukrainians as they endure an unwarranted and unjustified...
Global News—U.S. is sending Ukraine longer-range weapons with new aid. Why it matters. Yet soon after Biden signed the legislation, U.S. media reported the administration had secretly shipped the powerful missiles to the warfront already — and that they've been used.
www.brainerddispatch.com—U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber votes against Ukraine aid, backs Israel and Taiwan. The Northland congressman bucked the plan pushed by his party's leadership and approved by near three-quarters of the U.S. House.
Los Angeles Times—In Ukraine, relief over U.S. aid vote — and fear over what an angry Russia will do next. Ukrainians heaved a collective sigh of relief Sunday after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a long-sought $61 billion in aid, breaking a legislative logjam that had deepened hardships on the war’s front lines, and made it difficult for Ukrainian forces to fend off Russian attacks on civilian neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. However, with a fresh infusion of aid ready to be rushed in as soon as the Senate approves the measure and President Biden signs the measure into law —...