"Johnson's Defiance: Blocking Ukraine Aid Despite Border Deal"

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the idea of striking an immigration deal with Democrats to revive stalled legislation for aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the need to focus on border security. Ahead of a meeting with President Biden, Johnson reiterated his stance on securing the border as a priority before considering comprehensive immigration reform, signaling a continued impasse over military assistance for Ukraine and the border security policies demanded by Republicans.