"House to Vote on $17.6bn Standalone Israel Aid Bill Amid Border Deal Dispute"
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The US House of Representatives plans to vote on a standalone $17.6bn bill for military aid to Israel, separate from any assistance for Ukraine, as the Senate seeks to pair funding for Israel with aid for Ukraine and tough border measures. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Senate's approach and announced the upcoming vote, prioritizing a clean Israel aid package and expressing reluctance to compromise on immigration or Ukraine. The Senate and White House have signaled preference for an overall package aiding Ukraine and Israel, while some lawmakers emphasize the interconnectedness of conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.
- US House to vote next week on standalone $17.6bn bill for aid to Israel The Guardian US
- House to vote on standalone Israel aid bill as Johnson attacks senators for excluding him from border talks CNN
- House G.O.P. Plans Vote on Israel Aid as Senate Tries to Close Broader Deal The New York Times
- House Speaker Johnson announces 'standalone' Israel funding package CNBC
- Johnson shuts door on swift consideration of Senate border deal POLITICO
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