"Conservative Pushback on Israel Aid Bill Forces House to Seek Bipartisan Support"

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"Conservative Pushback on Israel Aid Bill Forces House to Seek Bipartisan Support"
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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring a stand-alone Israel aid bill for a House vote, but faces opposition from GOP hardliners, potentially forcing him to seek Democrat support. The bill aims to send $17.6 billion to Israel, but conservatives are pushing for alternative funding sources. The White House has threatened to veto the bill, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Johnson of undermining a bipartisan Senate effort. The Senate is set to vote on a $118 billion security agreement that includes funding for Israel, making Democrat support critical for the bill's passage.

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