US House Speaker in talks with White House over stalled Ukraine aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses a tailored Ukraine aid package with the White House, differing from the Senate’s version, AP source says.
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Ukraine’s military aid hangs in balance as US House reconvenes tomorrow
After returning from recess tomorrow, the US House may consider a critical $60 billion Ukraine aid package, stalled for six months. British FM is traveling to the US to press Speaker Mike Johnson for its passage.
Politico: Biden’s team quietly collaborates with House Speaker Mike Johnson to secure Ukraine aid
Politico sources say US President Biden's team is privately working with House Speaker Mike Johnson to navigate political and legislative hurdles to secure the passage of a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, focusing on national security interests and bipartisan support.
US House Speaker Jonson promises Ukraine aid bill vote with “innovations” after recess
US House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to move a Ukraine aid package featuring "important innovations" after recess, but if passed, the House's alternative bill would require Senate approval, leading to further aid delays.
Zelenskyy to Speaker Johnson: Swift passage of aid for Ukraine by Congress is critical
Facing shortages and escalating Russian air terror, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges US House Speaker Johnson to rapidly greenlight the vote on the $60+ billion Ukraine military assistance bill, stalled by Republicans since last October.
Speaker Johnson faces pressure as US House reconvenes with Ukraine aid on the line
The US House reconvenes with pressure to pass military aid for Ukraine, but Speaker Johnson prioritizes government funding over the aid, potentially further delaying the assistance and benefitting Russia on the battlefield.
Dueling discharge petitions aim to force vote on stalled US foreign aid bill
Frustrated by months of delays, a bipartisan group of House members have filed competing discharge petitions to bring a long-awaited foreign aid package to the floor, potentially circumventing Speaker Johnson's opposition.
Politico: House Speaker Johnson says he expects to take up Ukraine aid with Democratic votes
US House Speaker Johnson says he expects to take up Ukraine aid through a suspension calendar, a process needing a two-thirds majority vote in the House.
Putin wants to destroy American unity, Zelenskyy tells CNN
Russian propaganda is trying hard to split American society in order to completely end US support for Ukraine, Ukraine's President said.
Ukraine Talks, ep. 2. Russia’s nuclear ambitions in space: A threat or a bluff?
The second episode of Ukraine Talks delves into the motives and risks behind Russia’s plan to launch nuclear weapons into orbit, the strategic and political consequences of the Ukrainian troops’ retreat from the frontline town of Avdiivka, Navalny's death and US military aid to Ukraine.
Mike Johnson rejects Senate bill on Ukraine aid
The US House Speaker says he will not pass a bill that offers military support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan unless it includes measures to deal with the migration issue on the US border.
US House Speaker threatens to derail border deal and Ukraine aid
The US Senate’s border deal that would include aid to Ukraine is facing strong opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has warned that he will not accept any compromise that does not fit the House GOP’s immigration bill.
Ukraine aid opponent becomes new US House speaker
Rep. Mike Johnson, the newly elected House speaker, repeatedly voted against support for Ukraine in the US Congress.