Speaker Johnson admits he needs Dem votes to pass aid bills
by CNN
CNN— House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with CNN’s Jake Tapper
C-SPAN—Democratic Leader Jeffries Wants Foreign Aid Bill Passed Before Deciding on Speaker Johnson's Fate. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells reporters that the foreign aid bills that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan must be passed before Democrats decide whether they will oppose a Republican motion to vacate the chair and oust Speaker Mike Johnson after putting the legislation on the floor. "Moscow Marjorie Taylor Greene, Massie and Gosar are quite a groupand I’m sure that will play some role in our conversation. But, central to the conversationis to make sure that the...
The Independent—Speaker Johnson sets out separate bills for foreign aid votes, with $60bn for Ukraine and $26bn for Israel. Mike Johnson released the bill texts amid calls by two far-right representatives to remove him from the speakership
The Guardian—Mike Johnson aid bills: what is the US speaker’s plan for Ukraine and Israel, and will it pass Congress?. House speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plans to pass foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, with a vote likely on SaturdayUS House speaker, Mike Johnson, has said long-awaited votes on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific will take place as soon as Saturday, putting the senior Republican on a collision course with members of his own party.At stake is $95bn of US security assistance that has been in limbo for months, amid fierce objections from far-right Republicans....