Some grateful, some furious: US House votes on long-awaited aid bill for Ukraine, Israel

On the weekend, The United States House of Representatives has finally passed a multi-billion dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine's President has expressed his gratitude, but some Republicans are 'furious', calling for U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson to be ousted as leader.

epaselect epa11290742 US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (C) speaks to reporters after the House approved foreign aid packages to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as a bill requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell it or be banned in the US, in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 April 2024. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed to advance the foreign aid packages as soon as next week. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO Credit: EPA

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