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House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel — next is the Senate
The House has approved a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of turmoil on Capitol Hill.
Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
By Linley Sanders
Advocates implore Congress to remain focused on aiding Afghan allies
Supporters still see a path late this year to passing critical immigration reforms which would help Afghan allies.
Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status
The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it also detected Chinese vessels in the 24 hours from Sunday to early Monday.
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran
The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press