House advances $14.3 Billion Israel aid package, sparking upcoming battle with the Senate and the White House
On Thursday, a $14.3 billion Republican-authored Israel aid package passed with a 226-196 vote, mostly along party lines. However, the Democratic-led Senate and the White House have promptly rejected the bill. This vote represented a pivotal test for Speaker Mike Johnson, who was elected to the position just last week, with a dozen Democrats crossing party lines to support the measure.
