Senate advances Ukraine aid package despite Trump opposition

The US Senate took a significant step towards passing a $95.34 billion aid package in a rare Sunday session, with a vote of 67-27. This bipartisan move came despite criticism from some Republicans, including Donald Trump, who expressed concerns about the bill on social media. The legislation, which includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, will now be sent to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued stark warnings about the consequences of abandoning longtime US allies in Europe. Schumer emphasized the importance of US leadership on the global stage, while Trump continued his efforts to secure the Republican presidential nomination. The eighteen Republicans who voted for the bill despite Trump's criticism were not identified in the articles provided.