House Passes Israel Aid Tied to IRS Cuts, Triggering Biden Clash
- Senate preparing broader aid plan including Ukraine, Taiwan
- Democrats oppose cuts to tax enforcement that boost deficit
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House Republicans, led by newly installed Speaker Mike Johnson, passed a $14.3 billion Israel aid package tied to cuts in IRS funding, triggering a clash with Democrats over tax law enforcement that risks delaying US financial help.
Lawmakers from both parties are largely united in supporting assistance for Israel in its war against Hamas. But approval of the aid is now wrapped up in fights over other emergencies such as Ukraine aid, conservative demands to cut domestic spending and partisan disagreements over taxation.