"House Democrats Push for Floor Vote on Ukraine Aid, Challenging Speaker's Stance"

Speaker Mike Johnson signaled to GOP senators that the House will send a Ukraine aid package to the Senate, but it will likely differ from the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the Senate. Johnson suggested the possibility of a loan or lend-lease program for Ukraine, as well as including legislation to seize Russian assets to support Ukraine. Some Republican senators expressed optimism about the House sending a Ukraine aid package, while others, including former President Trump, have raised concerns about the loan idea. McConnell urged the House to consider the Senate-passed bill, but Johnson emphasized the need to pass regular appropriations bills before addressing the emergency foreign aid package for Ukraine.