"House Republicans Explore Alternative Plan for Ukraine Aid Amid Pressure"

House Republicans are considering an alternative Ukraine aid package that includes a loan program for nonmilitary aid, aiming to address concerns of conservatives opposed to further funding for Ukraine. The proposal would treat some aid as loans, using Russian assets seized by the U.S. government as collateral, and has garnered modest interest from House leadership. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is considering providing urgent weapons to Ukraine without waiting for Congress to approve funds, and House Democrats are preparing a discharge petition to force a vote on a Senate aid bill.