House Passes Bill to Aid Ukraine and Impose Sanctions on Russia
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at providing aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., includes over $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid for Ukraine, along with $8 billion in defense loans. The vote, which ended with 226 in favor and 195 against, reflects a significant foreign policy divergence from President Trump's approach to the ongoing conflict. The legislation was pushed through using a discharge petition, a tool that allows a majority of the House to bypass leadership. This move comes amid growing impatience with the administration's handling of the war, as well as recent House actions to limit U.S. military involvement in Iran. 
