House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills

House Republicans are preparing to unveil foreign aid bills, setting up weekend votes on bills for foreign aid, national security, and the southern border. Speaker Mike Johnson informed members of the plan after significant feedback and discussion. The bills currently lack GOP votes to pass to the floor.

Challenges in Merging Foreign Aid Bills

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in merging separate foreign aid bills for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine as some Republican representatives oppose the plan, potentially requiring Democratic support. Reps. Andy Biggs and Marjorie Taylor Greene are against the rule, with Biggs criticizing the merging of the bills and Greene accusing Johnson of caving to Democrats. Johnson will need to work with Democrats to pass the rule due to a slim Republican majority. Rep. Thomas Massie announced he is cosponsoring Greene's motion to vacate the Speaker.