US House approves $95 bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan

THE US House of Representatives swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare Saturday session, Democrats and Republicans joining together after months of political turmoil over renewed US support for repelling Russia's invasion.

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With overwhelming support, the House approved the Ukraine portion, a $61 billion aid package, in a strong showing of American backing as lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of US support to the war-torn ally. Some lawmakers cheered, waiving blue-and-yellow flags of Ukraine. The $26 billion package aiding Israel and providing humanitarian relief to citizens of Gaza also easily cleared. Each segment of the aid package faced an up-ordown vote.