Posted 11/27/2023, 7:48:00 PM
Johnson Optimistic on Aid for Israel and Ukraine, But No Commitment on Tying Packages
- Speaker Johnson is "confident and optimistic" aid for Israel and Ukraine will pass, but did not commit to tying them together
- Senate Majority Leader Schumer pledged a vote on supplemental funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific as soon as next week
- Johnson said Israel and Ukraine funding should be separated, and called on Senate to pass House bill tying Israel aid to IRS funding cuts
- Johnson expressed support for passing Ukraine funding with changes to U.S. border policy
- Johnson indicated details for larger funding package are still in flux but has a "sense of urgency" about getting it done given deadlines