Speaker Mike Johnson Outlines GOP Agenda: Border Security, Year-End Strategy, Ukraine Aid, and Government Funding

Speaker Mike Johnson, the newly elected House Speaker, has outlined the next legislative priorities on the GOP agenda, which include funding for Israel, U.S.-Mexico border security, and Ukraine aid. The House intends to hold a vote on a funding package that pairs border security with fresh Ukraine aid, following the passage of a $14.5 billion Israel aid package. Johnson also plans to pass a stopgap bill to fund the government into next year and gain support across the Capitol. Senate Democrats are expected to reject a standalone proposal supporting Israel, while Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is working to pair Israel and Ukraine aid together, along with funding for U.S. border security.