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Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court's help to block prosecution for attempting to overturn the 2020 election, arguing it would disrupt his campaign.
The Senate has passed an aid package of $95 billion, including funds for Ukraine and Israel, but it may face difficulty passing in the House due to disagreement on border security measures.
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Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to keep his January 6th case on hold
Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to block a lower court ruling that said he is not immune from being prosecuted for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. His lawyers argued that a trial would disrupt his campaign ahead of November's presidential election. This is the second time in less than a week that Trump has asked the Supreme Court for help.
Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel
The Senate has passed an aid package of $95 billion, including $60 billion for Ukraine's war against Russia and $14 billion for Israel's war in Gaza. The package has been long awaited and was requested by the White House. However, it may face difficulty passing in the House as Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has already rejected it, stating it must also include US border security measures.