Senate passes aid package to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Former business partner testifies against Joe Biden. Supreme Court requests response regarding Trump's immunity case. Updates on political changes, funerals of soldiers, flight cancellations, and record-breaking Super Bowl 58 viewership.
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The Senate passed a $95 billion national security package providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with bipartisan support and emphasis on assisting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Tony Bobulinski testified alleging that Joe Biden enabled Hunter to sell access to China and Russia, with the Biden family business revolving around Joe Biden and potentially engaging in illegal activities.
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Passing of $95 billion national security package
The Senate passed a $95 billion national security package that provides aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill received support from both Republicans and Democrats, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell emphasizing the importance of assisting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. However, some GOP members, like Senator JD Vance, criticized the prioritization of foreign aid over domestic issues.
Testimony linking Joe Biden and Hunter Biden to US adversaries
Tony Bobulinski, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, alleging that Joe Biden enabled Hunter to sell access to China and Russia. According to Bobulinski, the Biden family business revolved around Joe Biden, and he claimed that the now-president knowingly allowed illegal activities and put the US at risk through his influence-peddling operation.