Posted 4/14/2024, 8:03:45 PM
Johnson Pushes for Security Package with Aid for Israel, Ukraine Despite Pressure from Both Sides
- House Speaker Johnson says he will push this week for aid to Israel and Ukraine in a national security package.
- The package also includes funding for Ukrainian civilians, replenishing weapons for Taiwan, and allies in Asia.
- There is bipartisan support in Congress for a $60 billion Senate-passed aid package for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.
- Some Republicans are pushing Johnson for changes like structuring some Ukraine aid as loans or using Russian assets.
- Johnson is facing pressure from both sides - some Republicans oppose the aid, while Democrats urge him to quickly pass the Senate bill.