GOP Lawmaker Praises Pelosi's Leadership Amid House Republican Disarray Over Spending Bills

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) praised former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's leadership skills in a CNN interview.
Burchett said he is unsure if Speaker Kevin McCarthy will keep his job amid House GOP chaos over spending bills.
Burchett said he and Pelosi are friends despite political disagreements.
The House GOP's funding bill omits aid to Ukraine as President Zelensky visits.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the House GOP bill for ignoring Ukraine aid.

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