House Freedom Caucus Demands Spending Cuts and Border Security to Back Ukraine Aid
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House Freedom Caucus members are opposing additional Ukraine aid without spending cuts to offset costs and changes to border security policy.
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Reps. Bob Good, Andrew Clyde, Scott Perry, and Ralph Norman want aid to be fully paid for and are threatening to block passage if demands aren't met.
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Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed compromise solutions like providing aid as a loan, boosting LNG exports, and liquefying seized Russian assets.
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Conservative lawmakers remain skeptical of Johnson's proposals and are standing firm on demands for border security measures.
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The issue has created divides within the House GOP conference between Ukraine funding supporters and an expanding group of skeptics.