"Speaker Mike Johnson prioritizes Israel aid over Ukraine aid in Senate discussions"

House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with Senate Republicans about his Israel-only aid package, expressing a willingness to advance aid to Ukraine separately. Johnson stated that Israel aid would have to move first before considering aid to Ukraine, requiring concessions from the Biden administration, Senate Democrats, and Senate Republicans. While aid for Israel is widely popular, the House version includes provisions that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized. Johnson presented a plan for the House to address Ukraine funding and border security together after securing aid for Israel. A stopgap funding bill may be necessary to keep the government open, with details on concessions from Democrats still unclear.