House Speaker Surrenders Majority Control to Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) made history by relying on minority party votes to advance a rule bill to the House floor, which would allow votes on a foreign aid package including funding for Ukraine. This move has never been recorded before in the history of the House Rules Committee.

Former President Donald Trump's stance on foreign aid and support for Speaker Mike Johnson's Ukraine funding plan

Former President Donald Trump asserts his independence as his own spokesman and criticizes foreign aid package endorsed by Biden. Speaker Mike Johnson claims Trump supports his record-breaking Ukraine funding plan despite opposition within his own party. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate against Johnson is also mentioned.

Political Drama: Donald Trump Jr. vs. Speaker Mike Johnson on Ukraine funding

Donald Trump Jr. criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for his reversal on Ukraine funding, calling out Republicans who are not bothered by it as 'not our friends.' Sen. J.D. Vance also expressed his concern over Johnson's flip-flop. Johnson is now supporting a foreign aid package for Ukraine without funding or policy changes for border security, despite previously advocating for it.

House Speaker Mike Johnson introduces bills to provide assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

House Speaker Mike Johnson introduces bills to provide assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan amidst a divided GOP, facing threats to his leadership from Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. The bills include funding for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and enhanced border security measures.

House Vote on Foreign Aid Package Including Ukraine Funding

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to introduce a foreign aid package including tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The package is strategically structured to ensure bipartisan support and passage in the House.

Heritage Foundation Poll on Funding Ukraine vs. Securing US Border

Swing-state voters are increasingly tired of America's endless funding of Ukraine and want the southern border secured. The Heritage Foundation poll shows that a majority prioritize securing the U.S. border over providing aid to Ukraine.

Senate Republican Leadership Shuffle

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) announces run for Vice Chair of the Senate Republican Conference after his previous legislative achievement failed due to conservative backlash. The leadership shuffle in the Senate Republican Conference was triggered by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement amidst criticism over Ukraine funding promotion.

Push for bipartisan border and foreign aid bill in Congress

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick is leading a push to force a vote on a bipartisan border and foreign aid bill, with more Republican members of Congress willing to join him. He has spoken to several Republicans who are willing to sign the discharge petition, but he has chosen to keep their names private.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's opposition to a defense and foreign aid package

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) opposed a $95 billion defense and foreign aid package, angering both Republican and Democratic senators who saw his support as crucial. Graham's decision is seen as an effort to curry favor with former President Trump, leading to accusations of pulling the rug out from under his colleagues. Despite his historical support for Ukraine funding, Graham's shift in stance has left colleagues baffled and frustrated.