US President Joe Biden sharply criticized Republicans in Congress after the Senate GOP blocked a bipartisan agreement on the border and a foreign aid package, including for Ukraine.
Source: Biden, quoted CNN
Details: Biden said he “never thought I’d see anything like what we’re seeing now” on Capitol Hill and accused his opponent, former President Donald Trump, of calling and “threatening” lawmakers with “retribution.” if they support a package that also includes more American funding for Ukraine and Israel.
Biden said the Republicans did this “because Donald Trump is calling them and threatening them.”
What preceded:The US Senate did not have enough votes for a procedural vote on a bill strengthening immigration policies that would provide additional funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
2024-02-07 22:58:45
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