Posted 12/22/2023, 10:38:54 PM
Biden Signs $886 Billion Defense Bill Into Law, Ukraine Aid Totals Just $300 Million Through 2026
- Biden signed a record $886 billion defense spending bill for 2024 into law on Dec. 22
- The bill has received longtime bipartisan support in Congress before being approved
- Only $300 million of the huge budget is allocated for Ukraine aid through 2026
- The Ukraine aid falls far short of the $61 billion Biden urged Congress to approve
- Biden praised objectives of the bill but said some provisions could undermine his authority in international negotiations