"Congressional Disagreement Over Israel Aid and Iran Retaliation Escalation"
Congressional leaders are divided on how to pass additional aid for Israel following Iran's attacks, with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing pressure from conservatives over potentially including Ukraine funding in the aid package. While hardline conservatives warn against tying Ukraine funding to Israel aid, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urges the House to pass the Senate's bipartisan national security aid package, which includes funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The House previously struggled to pass a standalone Israel aid bill, and Johnson is navigating a complex decision-making process amid bipartisan calls for action in the wake of the Iranian attack.
- Congressional leaders at odds over Israel aid next steps as conservatives warn Johnson against including Ukraine funding CNN
- Johnson signals he won’t put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure NBC News
- Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict CNN
- Johnson Says the House Will Vote on an Israel Bill in the Coming Days The New York Times
- Israel shoots down missiles and drones after Iran launches unprecedented attack NPR
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