Politics
US political developments and economic resilience
The US economy is showing signs of resilience, with the Senate funding ICE after an all-night session. Additionally, Rep. Ilhan Omar cast a lone Democratic no vote on a Ukraine aid bill, while 12 Democrats broke ranks in voting against a defense policy bill.
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The Hill
Twelve Democrats voted against the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) nearly $1.15 trillion version of the annual Defense policy bill late Thursday, a rare break in the typically bipartisan panel. Ranking member Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), called the committee’s National Defense Authorization Ac
2026-06-05 16:31 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was the only Democrat to vote against a bill that passed the House on Thursday which would provide new military assistance to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia, breaking with her part as it delivered a bipartisan blow to President Trump’s foreign policy. “I have always
2026-06-05 16:41 UTC
The Hill
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2026-06-05 16:43 UTC