"Democrats Push for Action on Ukraine Aid, Urging House Speaker to Lead or Step Aside"

Congressional Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, urge Republican House speaker Mike Johnson to take action on a $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel, as House Republicans obstruct the bill. The aid is crucial for Ukraine's war against Russian invaders, with concerns about Ukrainian casualties and the potential for a new Russian offensive. Despite some Republican support, efforts to bypass the speaker remain unlikely to succeed, as US officials explore options for additional aid and intelligence agency chiefs press for new Ukraine aid to discourage Chinese aggression.