Biden's Aid Plan for Israel and Ukraine Gains Senate Support Amid Controversy

Senate Democrats and Republicans are showing broad support for a $105 billion package of military aid for Ukraine and Israel, in contrast to hard-right House Republicans who are skeptical about continued assistance for Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine and Israel in the face of threats from Russia and Iran. The approval of aid for Ukraine remains uncertain due to growing Republican skepticism, while funding for defense aid for both countries enjoys relatively wide bipartisan backing.