"Johnson's Controversial Push for Ukraine and Israel Aid Sparks Political Turmoil"

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defies the MAGA faction of the Republican Party by pushing for a House vote on foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, despite facing potential ousting as speaker. The $95 billion military funding package includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and sanctions on Russia, China, and Iran. Johnson's move comes after months of political deadlock and lobbying from U.S. allies, and he emphasizes the importance of providing aid to Ukraine to prevent further conflict. President Biden supports the package, and Johnson is willing to take personal risk to ensure every member of the House can vote on the aid funding.
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- Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine The Associated Press
- Johnson’s Plan for Ukraine Aid Bill Meets GOP Pushback The New York Times
- Speaker Johnson moves on foreign aid, possibly triggering vote to oust him The Washington Post
- Johnson hawks $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid package amid threats to speakership ABC News
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