Bipartisan Congressmen Tackle Border and Ukraine Bill in Face of Speaker's Opposition

Reps. Fitzpatrick and Golden are pushing for expedited consideration of a bipartisan foreign aid bill to address urgent needs at the U.S. southern border and in Ukraine, bypassing House Speaker Johnson's refusal to put the bill on the floor. The $49 billion bill combines border security with foreign aid and serves as an alternative to a $60 billion bill previously dismissed by Speaker Johnson. The lawmakers emphasize the time sensitivity of the situation, with President Zelensky stating the need for reinforcements on the frontlines within weeks.