Senate Pushes Ukraine Aid Bill Toward Passage as G.O.P. Splinters

A bipartisan coalition of senators on Monday night pushed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel to the brink of passage, as Republicans fractured bitterly over the bill, with opponents threatening to fight it until the very end. On a vote of 66 to 33, the measure cleared its last hurdle …

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A Trump-Clinton Analogy That Could Give Biden Comfort

Mr. Trump’s weakness among Republican-leaning voters wasn’t exclusively because they questioned whether he could do the job effectively. Many Republicans were repelled by his insults against ethnic groups or John McCain’s military service, or his treatment of women — including the “Access Hollywood” tape. Many opposed his views on trade, immigration and foreign policy. …

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How Special Is New York’s Special Election?

The special election in New York’s Third Congressional District on Tuesday will determine who will replace George Santos, the former Republican congressman and serial fabulist, for the remainder of the year. But the political ramifications may be felt far beyond the borders of Nassau County and Queens, with lessons for both parties in November. …

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Senate passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package amid GOP divide

The Senate passed a $95 billion national security package to aid Israel, Ukraine and other U.S. allies early Tuesday morning after a monthslong debate that has deeply divided congressional Republicans. The bill passed 70 to 29, after 22 Republicans joined Democrats in approving the aid. But House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) preemptively rejected the …

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New York City could get most snow in years

Heavy snow blankets central Pennsylvania Almost 3 inches of snow has fallen in central parts of Pennsylvania as of 4 a.m., with more on the way. Video posted to X in Northumberland, a town north of Harrisburg, showed a steady stream of snowfall. Kevin Clamato, who made the post, said there was 2.8 inches …

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Pro-Trump Ad Attacks Ron DeSantis For Pudding Fingers Story

The ad, called “Pudding Fingers,” was released on social media on Friday, but it has also started airing on TV stations, including CNN and Fox News. It centers around an alleged incident reported by the Daily Beast last month that discussed “unflattering stories about [DeSantis’s] social skills—particularly, his propensity to devour food during meetings.” …

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Wells Fargo Active Cash Card Review

Unlimited 2% cash rewards — Cardholders earn an unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases, with no categories to activate or earnings limits to track. There are other cards that offer higher cash back rates on certain categories, and while they can be worth it, they do require more effort. And they often are also subject …

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The Next Front in the Vaccine Wars

But she’s not talking about the Covid vaccine. She’s praising a new shot against RSV. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, usually hits in fall and winter. It’s mild for most people but lethal for some — especially babies and older people. In a typical year, according to the CDC, as many as 80,000 children …

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