"House Republicans Pressure Speaker Johnson as Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Averting Shutdown"
After finalizing a permanent spending package, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from hardline House Republicans, particularly the Freedom Caucus, who are critical of his concessions to pass the budget bill and are gearing up to challenge him on Ukraine funding. The hardliners are adamant that no aid should go to Ukraine if the U.S. border remains open, reflecting the growing influence of border security as a key issue for Republicans in the 2024 election. Johnson's efforts to balance the interests of hardline conservatives and keep the government running are reminiscent of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster, and the upcoming Ukraine funding decision poses a significant challenge for him.
- 'There's going to be a problem': House Republicans ramp up pressure campaign on Speaker Johnson after budget saga CNBC
- Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’ The Hill
- Biden signs $1.2tn spending package as government shutdown is averted The Guardian US
- Lawmakers were in a standoff before reaching funding deal. Here’s why CNN
- Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown The Associated Press
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