The White House has intensified its criticism of Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing him of aiding Iran and Russia by refusing to bring a national security bill that includes aid for Ukraine to a vote. This controversy arises amid a broader struggle in the House, where GOP dysfunction has delayed critical aid to Ukraine. Democrats, led by figures such as Rep. Jayapal and Rep. Pascrell, are mobilizing to introduce a discharge petition to force the $95 billion bill onto the House floor, suggesting that the necessary votes for passage are available. Meanwhile, opposition from figures like Ohio's Republican senator, J.D. Vance, who leads a faction against the proposed $60 billion tranche of aid for Ukraine, underscores the political divide. Amidst these tensions, the campaign group 'Republicans for Ukraine' has initiated a significant six-figure advertising campaign to persuade GOP House members to support the discharge petition, following Speaker Johnson's refusal to schedule a vote. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, recently returned from Kyiv, emphasized the urgency of resupplying Ukraine with munitions, warning that Ukraine has 'weeks, not months' to resupply. The situation is further complicated by accusations from the White House that Speaker Johnson's actions benefit adversaries like Iran, which is described as 'actively enabling Russia's war in Ukraine.'
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ICYMI: The White House escalated its criticism of Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, accusing him of benefiting Iran and Russia by not putting a national security bill that gives aid to Ukraine up for a vote. https://t.co/5duCtLBlnc
To advance Ukraine aid amid opposition from Republican leadership, lawmakers in America’s House of Representatives have considered using a discharge petition. We explain the legislative manoeuvre in our A to Z of US politics https://t.co/zjrHmp1GKz 👇
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⚠️ UKRAINE SUPPORTERS LAY PATH TO TRY TO FORCE US HOUSE VOTE ON AID BILL (Reuters) U.S. House of Representatives Democrats have begun laying the groundwork for a potential bid to sidestep Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion security assistance… https://t.co/u9OgRZRAax
“We’ll find a way to get this to the floor. Mark my words.” GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick suggests he’ll join Democrats to force a vote on Ukraine aid bill. https://t.co/eqNapmJH6g
White House argues Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is benefitting adversaries like Iran and Russia by refusing to bring a national security funding package up for a vote in the House https://t.co/Zti4EWG2wn https://t.co/B5LN7E754O
The White House escalated its criticism of Republican US House @SpeakerJohnson on Friday, accusing him of benefiting Iran and Russia by not putting a national security bill that gives aid to Ukraine up for a vote. Iran is "actively enabling Russia's war in Ukraine and its attacks…
The White House escalated its criticism of Republican US House @SpeakerJohnson on Friday, accusing him of benefiting Iran and Russia by not putting a national security bill that gives aid to Ukraine up for a vote.
The Obama-Biden Admin literally sent pallets of cash to Iran and now Biden is accusing @SpeakerJohnson of helping Iran - just imagine if we had a media that wasn't in the tank for one side White House accuses House Speaker of aiding Iran in latest Ukraine aid push…
White House accuses House Speaker of aiding Iran in latest Ukraine aid push https://t.co/hDGuZTwRDg
⚠️ WHITE HOUSE ACCUSES HOUSE SPEAKER OF AIDING IRAN IN LATEST UKRAINE AID PUSH (Reuters) The White House escalated its criticism of Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, accusing him of benefiting Iran and Russia by not putting a national security bill that…
The White House escalated its criticism of Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, accusing him of benefiting Iran and Russia by not putting a national security bill that gives aid to Ukraine up for a vote. https://t.co/ht4yafWzJx
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who just got back from Kyiv, says Ukraine has “weeks, not months” to resupply munitions. Speaker Johnson hasn’t assured him he’ll bring his aid bill to the floor, but he makes clear he’ll force it if necessary. “We will find a way to get this to the floor” https://t.co/qyyWw1UH3s
Campaign group 'Republicans for Ukraine' are launching a six-figure advertising blitz urging GOP House members to support a discharge petition to pass a bill containing additional military aid for Ukraine, after Speaker Mike Johnson declined to bring it to a vote.…
Opinion | Millions for defense, but not one cent for Ukraine. That's the rallying cry of opponents of a new $60 billion tranche of aid for Ukraine led by Ohio's Republican senator, J.D. Vance. https://t.co/DlYNL1GMRc
Ukrainian troops under fire are looking to us for help. They need ammunition; Congress' failure to send it is helping Russia on the battlefield and hurting the Ukrainian army. Republican leaders recessed the House to hang out with a guy who invited Putin to attack NATO allies. https://t.co/i0RCByEVcq
Coming soon: Democrats will introduce a discharge petition to bring Ukraine funding to the House floor. I will be on line to sign it. The votes are there. Are there a dozen republicans with a shred of courage to sign it and help Ukraine survive? Stay tuned. https://t.co/OjbgNvFGtA
The chaos and dysfunction of the House GOP doesn't end at our borders. Critical aid to Ukraine is being held up because they cannot and will not govern. https://t.co/ko84IlgClt