Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is facing pressure from former President Trump and conservative factions to reject a specific Senate border deal. In response to the growing opposition, House Democrats are reportedly considering a compromise that would involve supporting Johnson to maintain his leadership position in exchange for his support of the border deal. The potential agreement between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has also met with skepticism from GOP members who are critical of Ukraine aid. The ongoing negotiations are further complicated by election-year politics, as Trump and his allies mount a campaign against the deal.
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