"Johnson's Evolving Strategy for Ukraine Aid: Seeking Bipartisan Support and Navigating Political Shifts"

Speaker Mike Johnson assured Republican senators that he is still working on a path forward for Ukraine aid in the House of Representatives, indicating that aid to Ukraine isn't dead in Congress. The aid package being considered is likely to differ from the $95 billion package passed by the Senate, with Republicans exploring the possibility of a loan program instead. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul and Johnson are collaborating to craft a Ukraine aid package, aiming to bring it to the floor after the appropriations process is completed. While some Republican senators are open to providing aid through a loan program, there is urgency to address Ukraine's request for more aid, with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging the House to pass the Senate bill quickly.