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House Advances $8 Billion Ukraine Aid Package Amid Congressional Pushback on Foreign Policy
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218-204 on June 4 to advance debate on the Ukraine Support Act, a procedural motion that clears the way for a full floor vote on the legislation, according to official records. The bill, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), authorizes $8 billion in military financing loans for Ukraine and […] Read More
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., seeks to cement U.S. assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid. It would make another $8 billion available for Ukraine's defense through loans. Read More
House passes bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia in sign of impatience with Trump's approach to the war
The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., seeks to cement U.S. assistance… Read More
House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is on course to pass legislation that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy despite opposition from Republican leaders who warn the bill will undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., seeks […] Read More
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, rebuking Trump
“Enough is enough,” said Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York. Read More
EXCLUSIVE-Democrats demand Rubio explain visa for wanted former Polish official
Two top U.S. House of Representatives Democrats on Friday asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to explain whether his top deputy helped expedite a visa that allowed a wanted former Polish cabinet minister to flee to the U.S. from Hungary, evading an extradition request from Polish authorities. If true, "these events and decisions constitute a massive abuse of power and disregard for the legal immigration processes of the United States," Representatives Gregory Meeks and James Raskin wrote in a letter to Rubio that Reuters reviewed. Read More
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing
Rank-and-file Republicans are increasingly willing to defy the president over the conflict.Frustration with Iran war grows on Capitol Hill.On Capitol Hill, patience with the war has worn thin as the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global shipping and elevates gas prices in the US Another House war powers resolution nearly passed last week, falling on a tie vote as three Republicans voted in favor.Democratic Rep Gregory Meeks of New York, who sponsored the war powers resolution, had said he expected to have the votes this time around.Congress has a constitutional duty. Read More
GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke
By Manu Raju, Camila DeChalus, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences. The resolution was introduced by New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks, Read More
Rep. David Scott, 80, of Georgia, dies
Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has died at 80, according to Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., who announced the death of the longtime congressman Wednesday. Read More
US Congressman Gregory Meeks welcomes ceasefire, seeks clarity from Trump
US Congressman Gregory Meeks welcomes ceasefire, seeks clarity from Trump Read More
Trump 'Trying to Steal an Election'
On Tuesday's broadcast of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power," Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) claimed that President Donald Trump is "trying to steal an election by | Clips Read More
Fight on DHS Shutdown Not 'Won' Until Everyone's Paid
On Monday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) argued that, on the DHS shutdown, "Nothing is won until each and every one of those | Clips Read More
I Don't Want ICE At Airports Even if They Do Help
On Monday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) said that he's not okay with ICE agents remaining at airports, even if they are | Clips Read More
WATCH: GOP Rep. Brian Mast Completely HUMILIATES Dem Rep. Gregory Meeks After Meeks Moves to Subpoena Marco Rubio Over Iran War
A loud-mouthed House Democrat totally flipped out after being totally exposed and humiliated after moving to subpoena Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Read More
US: Congressman Gregory Meeks reacts strongly to the deployment of Turkish F
The move "undermines the sovereignty of Cyprus and will only serve to increase tensions in the region", he says and calls on Erdogan "to change course immediately". Read More
Supreme Court Declares Trump's Tariffs Unlawful: A Turning Point in US Trade Policy
The US Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for imposing tariffs. Despite the decision, partners may not withdraw from agreements due to potential consequences. New York AG Letitia James and Rep. Gregory Meeks have criticized the illicit tariffs' economic damage. Read More
Trump Withdrew from Iran Nuke Deal, But I Want Deal to Include 'More, Like Ballistic Missiles'
On Wednesday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) said that the Trump | Clips Read More