Another D.C. Showdown

The $95 billion foreign aid bill heads to the House. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( February 14, 2024 Good morning. We’re breaking down what’s in the $95 billion foreign aid package the Senate passed — and the uphill battle it’s facing in the House. Then, in our latest edition of Going Strong, we’ve got a [multitasking bodyweight routine]( that takes just 15 minutes. We’ll close out our relationship bootcamp with [expert tips for dealing with troubles in the bedroom]( and [the gadgets that can bring you closer](. Thanks for joining us — and happy Valentine's Day to all our valentines! [Gif of envelope with paper hearts streaming out of it]   In the News [Ukrainian flag waving in front of the White House]( Getty Images Another D.C. Showdown After months of negotiating, the Senate finally passed an emergency aid package. Now, the bill needs to make it through the House of Representatives. Here’s what we know. Breaking it down: The $95 billion package would allot $60.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, bringing total U.S. investment to over $170 billion since the war began. $14.1 billion would go to Israel, and another $10 billion would go to humanitarian aid in conflict zones, including Gaza. The remaining $4.8 billion would go to Taiwan. A rocky road: Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has made it clear he's not a fan of the package. Echoing what Donald Trump — who’s been putting pressure on negotiations for weeks — has been saying, Johnson argued that the U.S. shouldn’t send out more foreign aid before dealing with border issues. Up next: For the bill to succeed without the speaker's support, a bipartisan coalition would have to perform what’s called a “discharge petition,” which would require them to gather signatures from a majority of the House. 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