WASHINGTON (AP) — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies at a critical moment at home and abroad.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson this week set in motion a plan to advance the package, which has been held up since October by GOP lawmakers resistant to approving more funding for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. As the Republican speaker faced an outright rebellion from his right flank and growing threats for his ouster, it became clear that House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries would have to lend help to Johnson every step of the way.
“This is a very important message we are going to send to the world this week, and I’m anxious to get it done,” Johnson said earlier Wednesday announcing his strategy.
European Union official von der Leyen visits the Finland
Top DPRK leader oversees ground jet test of solid
People savor beautiful sights of spring flowers across China
Members of Team Indonesia attend departure ceremony for Chengdu Universiade
Bills' Josh Allen credits receiver Stefon Diggs for being the caliber of QB he is today
More Buddha statues found in northern Laos
Chinese researchers develop immunotherapeutic agent for colon cancer
Season of flowers: Bullet trains bound for spring in Xizang
Rap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia
Season of flowers: Bullet trains bound for spring in Xizang
Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
China urges US to immediately stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs