Posted 4/10/2024, 11:26:25 AM
As Speaker, Johnson Shifts Stances to Keep Government Open, Aid Ukraine
- As Speaker, Johnson now supports sending aid to Ukraine despite opposing it multiple times as a congressman
- Johnson put forward short-term government funding bills to avoid shutdowns, breaking his previous vow never to pass such measures
- Johnson plans to put a surveillance law renewal bill to a vote despite objections from hard-right lawmakers and activists
- Johnson has embraced some bipartisan measures and incremental victories to meet basic governing demands
- Johnson argues he's using limited leverage to secure some conservative wins, but his right flank remains deeply frustrated