Posted 4/1/2024, 5:02:00 PM
Johnson Vows Ukraine Aid Vote After Recess, But Faces GOP Pushback Over Spending
- House Speaker Johnson promises vote on $60B Ukraine aid package when Congress returns April 9
- Floats alternative funding sources like seizing Russian oligarch assets or structuring as a loan
- Faces rebellion from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over recent government funding bills
- Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher resigns, leaving Republicans with just 1 vote House majority
- Johnson blames GOP divisions over funding bills for strengthening Democrats' negotiating position