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How U.S. military aid has helped Ukraine since 2014
"U.S. military aid represents a physical manifestation of American support, which is essential," retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells NPR. The U.S. has given $1.5 billion in such aid in the past 5 years.
Hundreds in favor of impeachment protest in St. Paul, but others are opposed
As in the rest of the country, Minnesotans differ over whether President Trump should be impeached ahead of the vote on two articles of impeachment in the U.S. House.
Bill to raise tobacco age has unlikely allies: Altria, Juul
Congress is moving ahead with legislation that would raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. The sales restriction has the support of two unlikely backers: Marlboro-cigarette maker Altria and e-cigarette maker Juul.
House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill
The Democratic-controlled House has passed a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package, handing President Trump a victory on his U.S.-Mexico border fence. It also gives Democrats spending increases across a swath of domestic programs.