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- 1Republicans join Democrats to pass Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions●Several Republicans vote with Democrats to pass Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions package
Several Republican lawmakers crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of a package combining aid for Ukraine with new sanctions on Russia. The vote signals continued bipartisan support in Congress for backing Kyiv despite opposition from some in the GOP. The measure advances as the war in Ukraine remains a central foreign policy issue in Washington.
- 2GOP bill delays Medicaid cuts until after midterms●GOP bill hides brutal cuts until after midterms to shield them from voters. Dec 31: Medicaid work requirements trigger m
Critics say a Republican-backed bill schedules its harshest cuts to take effect after the midterm elections, shielding lawmakers from voter backlash. Under the timeline, Medicaid work requirements begin December 31, potentially causing mass disenrollment; from January 1, people denied Medicaid could also lose tax credits, and immigrants lose credits. Student loan relief ends July 1. Opponents argue the sequencing is deliberately political.