House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says that he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. His words send crucial bipartisan support to the effort to approve $95 billion in funding for the U.S. allies. Before potential weekend voting, Johnson is facing a choice between losing his job and aiding Ukraine. He notified lawmakers Wednesday that he would forge ahead despite growing anger from his right flank. Shortly after Johnson released the aid proposals, Biden offered his support for the package.