Ukraine would get U.S. support for security guarantees. For its part, the U.S. could weaken its own dependence on China for technologically-necessary materials.

“NATO is one side of the coin. Economic ties are the other side of the coin,” said Neil Irwin of Axios. “Both sides are tarnished right now.”

Loans used to make up a third of military aid, but dropped to just 1% in 2001. Now the U.S. mostly provides grants.

The U.S. increasingly uses economic curbs against bad actors, reports The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein. But some consequences are unintended.

War, A.I. and U.S. elections were among the key talking points at the World Economic Forum, says Patrick Foulis of The Economist.

Thousands of Ukrainian truck drivers are stalled at the border in Poland as tensions between the two countries grow.

A bipartisan group of Senators is working on a compromise on immigration that would be included in a broader package of aid for Ukraine and Israel.

What developments in the House could mean for a potential government shutdown, funding for Ukraine and more.

Wheat prices have soared this week, but market watches say global production may stave off shortages for now.

Weapons inspectors hope preventing the sale of vital parts will hobble Russian arsenals.