Mike Johnson betrays border security for more foreign aid
by TheBlaze
TheBlaze— The border won’t be secured this year, after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) proposed a deal that breaks border security off from the little leverage Republicans had, leaving it to drift into the void. Republican leadership’s plan is to pass funding for Ukraine's and Israel’s wars, as well as a bill forcing TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner, a bill to seize Russian bank assets, and other foreign aid and sanctions, bundling them all together to send to the Democrat-controlled Senate....
Axios—Trump doubles down on Mike Johnson after foreign aid vote. Former President Trump reiterated his support for Mike Johnson as the House speaker continues to face a threat to his gavel from GOP...
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.