"Pressure Mounts for Bipartisan Action on Ukraine Aid as House Democrats and GOP Navigate Crunch Time"

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"Pressure Mounts for Bipartisan Action on Ukraine Aid as House Democrats and GOP Navigate Crunch Time"
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The House faces pressure to provide more military aid to Ukraine before the holiday recess, but Speaker Mike Johnson has not indicated a clear strategy for passing it. With a Friday deadline to fund the government, Johnson has prioritized government funding and national security issues before considering aid for Ukraine. Democrats are urging swift action, while Johnson faces challenges from his own GOP conference and former President Trump's opposition to Ukraine aid. The Speaker's plan for moving Ukraine aid remains unclear, leaving lawmakers and officials in the dark as the clock ticks for Ukraine's dwindling arsenal.

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