Biden signs $1.7 trillion government funding bill

Biden signed the $1.66 trillion funding bill that keeps government running until September 2023.

It is estimated to provide $45 billion to Ukraine.

The bill passed House and Senate.

Biden stated: the bill is proof Republicans and Democrats can work together.

Kevin McCarthy said: This [legislation] is a monstrosity that is one of the most shameful acts I've ever seen in this body.

The funding bill includes a roughly 6% increase in spending for domestic initiatives, to $772.5 billion. Spending on defense programs will increase by about 10%, to $858 billion.