Washington — The House approved a $95 billion foreign aid package Saturday, in a pivotal moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson as he tries to rally support from both sides of the aisle. The aid package includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and is seen as a crucial step in supporting these countries in the face of ongoing conflicts and challenges.
Congress moved a step closer on Saturday toward finalizing long-delayed military assistance for Ukraine. But relief among Ukrainians has been tempered by concerns over delays and political infighting in Washington. Speaker Mike Johnson has been under pressure to secure bipartisan support for the aid package, as tensions rise in the region.
Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes. The aid package for Ukraine has become a point of contention within the Republican party, with some members raising concerns about the level of funding and the broader implications of the aid. Johnson's ability to bridge the divide between the parties will be crucial in securing the much-needed assistance for Ukraine.
The U.S. House on Friday moved one step closer to approving billions in military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The aid package is part of a broader effort to support key allies in the face of global challenges and conflicts. Speaker Mike Johnson has been at the forefront of the push to secure this aid, facing challenges from within his own party.
The House voted resoundingly on Saturday to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as Speaker Mike Johnson put forward a united front in support of the aid package. The vote marks a significant victory for Johnson, as he seeks to navigate the complex political landscape in Congress and secure crucial funding for key allies.
The US House of Representatives is poised to hold a crucial vote on Saturday on a major aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan—and a range of other countries facing challenges. The aid package has been a source of contention within Congress, with debates over the level of funding and the broader implications of US foreign policy.
The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The aid package has garnered bipartisan support, with Speaker Mike Johnson leading the charge to secure funding for key allies in the face of ongoing conflicts and challenges.
The House is voting on funding for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, the Pacific, and a TikTok ban. Speaker Mike Johnson teed up votes over objections from some Republicans, highlighting the challenges of securing bipartisan support for the aid package. The vote marks a critical moment for Johnson's speakership and the future of US foreign policy.
Ukraine aid component threatens to throw the Republican party into disarray – and endangers the speakership of Mike Johnson. The aid package for Ukraine has exposed deep divisions within the Republican party, with some members voicing concerns over the level of funding and the broader implications of US foreign policy. Johnson's ability to navigate these challenges will be crucial in securing the aid package for Ukraine.
