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Zelensky faces chilly GOP reception in Washington
Washington Politics

Zelensky faces chilly GOP reception in Washington

What a difference 10 months and a grinding war make, as Republicans vow no more 'blank checks' for Ukraine

Freedom Caucus won’t support Ukraine ‘blank check.’ What's that mean?
Specials

Freedom Caucus won’t support Ukraine ‘blank check.’ What's that mean?

There's a range of demands among Republicans resisting a swift up or down vote on new aid.

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Military Industrial Complex

GOP plans to cut defense suddenly lost in debt ceiling debate

Republicans are adamant about reducing spending, but earlier calls to trim the Pentagon's share of the budget have disappeared. Why?

Speaker McCarthy drops 'blank check' for 'full support' of Ukraine aid
Europe

Speaker McCarthy drops 'blank check' for 'full support' of Ukraine aid

The GOP leader gave a full throated endorsement for Russia 'pulling out,' too, signaling a shift in tone and away from dissenting colleagues.

Tsai-McCarthy meeting will escalate US-China tensions
Asia-Pacific

Tsai-McCarthy meeting will escalate US-China tensions

The House speaker agreeing to see Taiwan's leader in California will provide fodder for Washington and Beijing's sleepwalk toward conflict.

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Washington Politics

Kevin McCarthy's misguided war on Ilhan Omar

She has been in the crosshairs of hawks for years — and not just because of her positions on Israel.