Posted 3/14/2024, 4:55:00 PM
Johnson Defends Slow Progress on Ukraine Aid, Blames White House Delays
- House Speaker Johnson says funding the government took priority over moving quickly on $60B Ukraine aid bill
- Johnson blames White House for not providing "necessary answers" to process Ukraine aid sooner
- Some House Republicans have pushed discharge petitions to force vote on Senate-passed $95B Ukraine aid bill
- Biden administration unveiled $300B Ukraine military aid from Defense Dept. cost savings
- Johnson expressed hope McConnell won't give up on tying border reforms to Ukraine aid package