Biggest sticking points in negotiations are humanitarian aid for Gaza and significant aid for Ukraine.
Democrats demanding at least $9 billion in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and have threatened to bail out Johnson if there is a motion to vacate.
Johnson's delicate strategy to pass the foreign aid package through the House over his own party's objections relies on Democratic votes, including from Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
Speaker Mike Johnson under pressure to finalize foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan before leaving office.
Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to finalize foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan before leaving office due to the impending departure of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). The longer Johnson negotiates the bills, the more they risk being loaded with potential poison pills that could blow up a deal. Additionally, Democrats are demanding at least $9 billion in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and have threatened to bail out Johnson if there is a motion to vacate. House Republicans accuse Johnson of steering everything toward what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants, but joining Democrats on a discharge petition could actually benefit Schumer's foreign aid bill. The biggest sticking points in the negotiations are humanitarian aid for Gaza and significant aid for Ukraine.
Johnson's delicate strategy to pass the foreign aid package through the House over his own party's objections relies on Democratic votes, including from Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York. This puts Democrats in a strong position to influence the measure and potentially save Johnson's speakership, which is under threat from Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).
Despite these challenges, Johnson has stated that he will not be resigning amid the controversy over foreign aid.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to finalize foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Johnson risks being abandoned by his would-be saviors, as multiple Democrats are on record as being ready to bail out Johnson if there’s a motion to vacate.
Republicans accuse Johnson of steering everything toward what Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants, but House Republicans joining Democrats on a discharge petition could actually benefit Schumer’s foreign aid bill.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to pass a foreign aid package through the House despite objections from his own party.
Republicans accuse Johnson of steering everything toward what Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants.
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But nothing would get Schumer what he wants more than House Republicans joining Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on Schumer’s foreign aid bill.
Republicans are accusing Johnson of ‘steering everything toward what [Sen. Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer wants.’
Speaker Mike Johnson's position inside the House GOP conference has sparked discussions about his potential replacement in this or the next Congress
Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip, is positioning himself for a future leadership role by repairing relationships and working behind the scenes
Emmer traveled to Pennsylvania to attend a roundtable and reception with Trump to improve his standing inside both the House GOP and MAGA world
Jim Jordan, House Judiciary Chair, is also being watched as a potential contender for the top job in the next Congress
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the authors' position about potential replacements for Speaker Mike Johnson. The authors do not provide any context or information about why there might be discussions about a leadership shakeup in the House GOP conference other than Johnson's weakened position. They also use emotional manipulation by implying that Republicans are uncertain and questioning whether Johnson will be able to hang on to his post next Congress, creating a sense of drama and instability.
Another potential contender who sources believe could run for the top job in the next Congress: House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan.
Emmer has taken steps to not only repair his relationship with Donald Trump but also to work behind the scenes to win over House Republicans once skeptical of the Minnesota Republican.
among the GOP lawmakers whose moves are being watched closely: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer
Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to pass a foreign aid package through the House despite objections from his own party.
Democrats, led by Representative Hakeem Jeffries, are demanding at least $9 billion in humanitarian aid for the bill.
Johnson needs Democratic votes not only for passing the aid itself but also for a procedural motion known as a rule to bring the legislation to the floor.
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Republicans are demanding the inclusion of border language in the aid bills.
Johnson risks being abandoned by his would-be saviors, as multiple Democrats are on record as being ready to bail out Johnson if there’s a motion to vacate.
