Posted 4/12/2024, 4:33:48 AM
Johnson Navigates Rocky Path on Ukraine Aid Amid GOP Divisions
- House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance $95B Senate bill for Ukraine and Israel aid
- Facing pressure from divided Republican conference and presidential contenders Trump and Biden
- Considering structuring some Ukraine aid as loans and tapping Russian assets to satisfy GOP demands
- Pushing for LNG export approvals and border policy changes as part of deal
- Faces rebellion from conservative members but needs some Democratic support to keep speakership