Posted 2/13/2024, 7:03:03 PM
Johnson Faces Pressure from GOP Senators on $95B Ukraine Aid Bill
- Speaker Johnson faces pressure from Senate Republicans to approve $95B Ukraine aid package, despite lack of border security provisions
- Package negotiated by Mitch McConnell, renewing calls for new Senate leadership
- McConnell accused of "blessing" failed immigration deal sponsored by Sen. James Lankford
- Senators discussed rare "discharge petition" to force House vote on aid bill, undermining Johnson
- Speaker must demand border enforcement or risk looking weak by caving to Senate on unpopular Ukraine spending