Speaker Johnson Sets Up a Showdown with the Senate
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With Speaker Johnson announcing he won’t put the Senate’s foreign aid bill on the House floor, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down the looming showdown and what options are available to pass the aid package. Later, they talk about how the House’s efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and pass Israel funding fell apart, Speaker Johnson’s leadership style, and why listeners should not forget about the upcoming government funding deadline – March will be here before you know it!
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Producer: Benji Englander
Articles Discussed:
Washington Post: Speaker Johnson rejects Israel, Ukraine aid package ahead of Senate vote
Politico: Jeffries signals he's open to using discharge petition to force vote on foreign aid
New York Times: A Suddenly Media-Shy Speaker Can’t Answer Questions. He’s on the Phone.
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