Speaker Johnson Grapples with Ukraine Aid Controversy Amid Leadership Threats

As Congress reconvenes, Speaker Mike Johnson faces opposition from hard-right Republicans over a divisive Ukraine aid package, threatening his leadership amid a narrow GOP majority.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a critical challenge as he navigates a divisive Ukraine aid package amidst threats to his leadership.
The potential ouster of Speaker Johnson is fueled by opposition from hard-right Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who demand a focus on U.S. border issues over foreign aid.
Johnson's leadership is tested by a slim Republican majority, making bipartisan cooperation potentially necessary but politically risky.
Key legislative deadlines loom, including the reauthorization of surveillance powers and funding for a collapsed Baltimore bridge, adding pressure to an already tense Congress.
The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, but its fate in the House remains uncertain amid internal GOP conflicts and demands for border security measures.