Speaker Johnson sets out separate bills for foreign aid votes, with $60bn for Ukraine and $26bn for Israel
by The Independent
The Independent— Mike Johnson released the bill texts amid calls by two far-right representatives to remove him from the speakership
The New York Sun—Senate Votes To Proceed With Foreign Aid Bill Despite Objections From Critics of Israel, Ukraine Aid. In an unlikely alliance, a hardened conservative and a self-described socialist are hoping to make changes to the bill before it can pass.
KTVZ—Wyden votes for aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Merkley opposes it over military aid to Israel. WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday applauded the passage of legislation to provide Ukraine, Israel, and America’s Indo-Pacific partners with $95 billion in security assistance to support their national defense, including $9.15 billion in lifesaving humanitarian aid, and to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley,
RedState—Speaker Mike Johnson Defends Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Amid Threats of Ouster. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained his plan for