President Joe Biden supports House foreign aid package, including aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific. Republicans are turning on Speaker Mike Johnson over lack of border security in the package.
Key Points
President Biden urges passing of the package for critical support
Republicans express dissatisfaction over lack of border security measures
Speaker Johnson faces opposition within his own conference
Pros
Critical support to Israel and Ukraine
Desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza
Bolstering security and stability in the Indo-Pacific
Cons
Lack of border security legislation in the package causing dissatisfaction among Republicans
Growing opposition within Speaker Mike Johnson's conference