What's happened
The US Senate has passed a significant aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but it faces uncertainty in the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The passage of this aid package is significant as it aims to provide crucial support to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but its uncertain future in the House of Representatives raises questions about the level of bipartisan support for the measure.
What the papers say
The Senate has shown undiminished bipartisanship despite opposition from Republican hardliners and former US President Donald Trump, as reported by multiple sources. The bill faces opposition from hardline Republicans aligned with ex-President Donald Trump, who has argued that the US should only give more aid foreign aid if it is a loan, as reported by The Economist and Metro.
How we got here
The aid package has faced months of delays and uncertainty, with the bill now moving to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives where it faces an uncertain future, as reported by multiple sources.
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