"Border Deal Standoff: Johnson Defies Biden as Congressional Negotiations Continue"

House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the idea of an immigration deal with Democrats to revive stalled Ukraine aid legislation, insisting on prioritizing border security before considering comprehensive immigration reform. Despite progress in bipartisan negotiations to address migration at the southwestern border and unlock support for Ukraine, House Republicans, led by Johnson, remain opposed, scheduling a vote to denounce Biden's "open-border policies." Johnson also demands guarantees and accountability measures for funding Ukraine, expressing concerns about the endgame and strategy in Ukraine and the potential for accountability, likening it to the situation in Afghanistan.