House Speaker Mike Johnson is under increasing pressure to advance a $95 billion foreign aid bill in response to Iran’s recent attack on Israel. The bill, which includes funding for Ukraine and Taiwan, has been stalled in the House since February, much to the frustration of Democratic leaders.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats are urging Johnson to bring the bill to a vote immediately, while Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell are also pushing for action. Defense hawks have been particularly vocal in their calls for aid to Ukraine, citing ammunition shortages.
The attack on Israel has only heightened the sense of urgency to pass the bill, but Johnson is facing pushback from the right wing of his party. Despite considering options such as delivering the funding through a loan, Johnson has not yet unveiled a concrete plan.
Furthermore, the White House is opposed to a standalone Israel bill and is instead advocating for Congress to pass the bipartisan bill already approved by the Senate. With tensions escalating in the region, time is of the essence for lawmakers to come to a decision on foreign aid. Stay tuned to ‘Poh Diaries’ for updates on this pressing issue.
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