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The US House of Representatives has approved a $95bn aid package, including $61bn for Ukraine. In Tennessee, workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant voted to join the United Auto Workers union, marking a significant win for unions in the historically anti-union South. Meanwhile, Robert F Kennedy Junior, who is running a third-party campaign for president, has secured a spot on the ballot in Michigan, a critical swing state.
House approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine
An American aid package worth $95bn, including $61bn for Ukraine, was passed by the House of Representatives. Read about the aid package here.
Opening arguments to begin in Trump’s hush-money trial
Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will begin on Monday in New York. Find out more about the trial here.
Major victory for unions in the South
Nearly three-quarters of Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted to join the United Auto Workers, marking a significant win for unions in the historically anti-union South.
Robert F Kennedy junior to appear on Michigan ballot
Robert F Kennedy junior, running a third-party campaign for the presidency, will appear on the ballot in Michigan, a critical swing state.
Oregon’s vagrancy problem goes to Supreme Court
Grants Pass, Oregon, is currently grappling with a growing “vagrancy problem”, with its ban on sleeping and camping in public places under scrutiny by the Supreme Court.
Alexander County, Illinois, loses a third of its population in a decade
Illinois’ Alexander County has lost one-third of its population in the decade to 2020, making it the fastest-shrinking place in the US. Learn more about the implications of a falling population here.
US Election 2024: Biden vs Trump race remains stable
According to our poll tracker, the race between Biden and Trump is a dead heat.
Robert F Kennedy junior secures nomination of the Natural Law Party
Last week, Michigan’s top election officials confirmed that Mr Kennedy secured the nomination of the Natural Law Party.
Which US state has the most college students?
Monday’s quiz: Which state has the most college students? Make sure to email your answers in before Thursday, 5pm New York time.
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