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Defying Hardliners, Speaker Johnson Presses Ahead on Ukraine, Israel Plan

House leader tries to end six-month impasse on Ukraine, Israel
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WATCH: Mike Johnson outlined a $95 billion foreign aid package. Bruce Einhorn reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Erik Wasson and Billy House

April 17, 2024 at 3:39 PM UTC

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April 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM UTC

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving ahead with new assistance for Ukraine and Israel in the face of threats from Republican hardliners to oust him.

The Republican leader outlined a $95 billion aid package after intense discussions with ultra-conservatives that dragged on into the night Tuesday. He said he expects to bring it to a vote Saturday.