Senate to vote on $40bn Ukraine aid bill initially blocked by Rand Paul – as it happened

A preliminary vote on military, humanitarian and economic aid to Kyiv is expected today, setting up a final vote on Wednesday

Scrutiny of Republicans who embrace great replacement theory' after Buffalo massacre

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A group of voters who challenged extremist congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's eligibility to run for re-election have filed an appeal of the Georgia secretary of state's decision that she can appear on the ballot.

The five voters from Greene's district alleged that the rightwing Republican played a significant role in the 6 January Capitol attack, which they said put her in violation of a 14th amendment clause concerning insurrection and ineligibility for office.