US Boosts Ukraine Aid with $725M Arms Package Amid Ongoing Support Efforts
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FEMA officials express concern that former President Trump, if re-elected, might redirect disaster relief funds to support immigration and border security efforts, potentially limiting FEMA's ability to respond to natural disasters. This concern arises from Trump's previous diversion of FEMA funds for border facilities in 2019. FEMA's chief of staff, Michael Coen, warns of the potential demoralization of staff and mission creep, as FEMA has been tasked with non-disaster-related responsibilities, such as setting up COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
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- US will send Ukraine $725 million more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines The Associated Press
- U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines The New York Times
- Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says CNN
- Article | Biden seeks $24B more for Ukraine aid and weapons replenishment POLITICO Pro
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