GOP Bill Uses Israel Aid to Cut IRS Funding, Dividing GOP Leadership
House Republicans have introduced a bill that would provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel while cutting the same amount from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The bill has faced opposition from Senate Democrats and the White House, who argue that emergency funding for Israel should not be offset with cuts and that the funding for Ukraine should not be separated from Israel. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, argue that aid to Israel should be prioritized and that the IRS funds can be used to address immediate national security needs. The bill has also drawn bipartisan opposition due to concerns about setting a precedent of tying emergency funding with spending cuts.