Johnson's leadership is under threat in the House over foreign aid bills


by NPR

NPR— Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie said he would vote to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker if it came to the floor. He told Johnson in a closed-door meeting that he should resign.

The Nation—The House Foreign Aid Bills Have Put a Target on Mike Johnson’s Back. After a vote in favor of sending $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan passed, far right Republicans are threatening a motion to vacate the speaker of the house.

The Washington Times—Mike Johnson pushes foreign aid package in House, defying leadership threats. Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson plowed forward Thursday with plans to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package, despite staunch opposition from conservatives and a threat to oust him by a pair of GOP hardliners.

KTSA—House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward. House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker