Johnson turns to Democrats on Ukraine aid amid ouster threat
by TheHill
TheHill— Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will lean heavily on Democrats to move a series of bills in the coming days providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and other democratic allies overseas — a strategy that acknowledges the nuances of governing in a divided Washington but also heightens the risk of his removal by disgruntled conservatives. In rejecting a
ABC News—Johnson hawks $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid package amid threats to speakership. House Republicans released a $95 billion package providing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan – as Congress aims to counter threats posed by Russia, Iran and China.
The Guardian—Mike Johnson’s busy week: Ukraine aid and threats to protesters – what next?. Speaker’s crude interventions on campus have forced many to question if his motives on Ukraine were quite so heroicDemocrat Nancy Pelosi cited his “integrity” and described him as “courageous”. Republican Michael McCaul called him a “profile in courage”. CNN hailed him as “an unlikely Churchill”.Mike Johnson, speaker of the House of Representatives, began the week showered in plaudits for leading the House in approving $95bn in urgently needed wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies....
TheHill—Rep. Cole says ‘reservoir of goodwill is enormous’ for Johnson amid ouster threat. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) on Sunday dismissed the ouster threat against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), claiming it is a "relatively small number" of GOP lawmakers who want the Speaker booted from his position. Asked on CBS News's "Face The Nation" if he believes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) motion to vacate is a "real