House Speaker Threatens to Block $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Over Border Security Demands
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House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled he would block the $95 billion Senate foreign aid package, criticizing the lack of border security provisions.
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The package provides aid to Israel, Ukraine, and other allies, but faces opposition from some Senate Republicans like Rand Paul.
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Donald Trump has railed against the package, celebrating when Republicans previously blocked a larger $118 billion version.
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The bill passed the Senate but faces an uphill battle in the House without border security overhauls the Speaker demanded.
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Majority Leader Chuck Schumer described the legislation as crucial for Western democracy and American values.