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Biden blasts GOP over shutdown, calls for standalone Ukraine funding bill

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7 months ago

October 2, 2023

President Joe Biden expressed his frustration with the Republican Party, accusing them of playing politics and endangering the country’s financial stability with threats of a government shutdown.

“I’m sick and tired of this political brinkmanship,” Biden declared, as he urged Congress to pass a separate funding bill to support Ukraine.

The President argued that the ongoing dispute over government funding should not be tied to crucial aid for Ukraine, a country facing ongoing conflict and in desperate need of international support. Biden’s call for a standalone Ukraine funding bill received mixed reactions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Republicans countered by highlighting concerns about the national debt and government spending. They argued that bundling Ukraine aid with the budget would ensure responsible fiscal management.

The deadlock in Congress continues, with the threat of a government shutdown looming as negotiations stall. As the political drama unfolds, the fate of Ukraine’s much-needed assistance hangs in the balance. #featured

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Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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14 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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14 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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16 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.