"Speaker Johnson's Uphill Battle: Securing Ukraine Aid Amid Pentagon Spending and Weapon Shortages"

Democrats are considering protecting Speaker Mike Johnson from a conservative coup as a means to secure military aid for Ukraine, which has been stalled in Congress. Some Democrats are willing to support Johnson in order to ensure the passage of a Senate-approved foreign aid package, including aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Gaza. This strategy marks a departure from the party's previous sentiments toward former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The impasse over Ukraine aid has sparked speculation that Democrats may consider saving Johnson if he agrees to move aid for Ukraine.