"US House Passes Bill for $14.5 Billion Military Aid to Israel, Amid Controversy"

The House of Representatives has approved a $14.5 billion military aid package for Israel, marking a partisan approach by Speaker Mike Johnson and posing a challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden. The package, which required offsetting cuts in government spending, was passed with 12 Democrats joining most Republicans in a largely party-line vote. President Biden has stated that he would veto the bill. The aid falls short of Biden's request for $106 billion, which would also support Ukraine, counter China, and address border security. The White House criticized the bill for not including humanitarian assistance for Gaza.