What's happened
House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to bring a foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel to a vote in the House.
Why it matters
The event is significant as it highlights the political struggle over foreign aid and national security priorities, with implications for US foreign policy and international relations.
What the papers say
The New York Times emphasizes the opposition from House Republicans and the potential use of a discharge petition to force action on the bill, while Axios provides insights into the pressure faced by Speaker Johnson and the contrasting opinions within the Republican party.
How we got here
The Senate passed a $95 billion national security package with aid to Ukraine and Israel, setting up a showdown with the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson suggested he would not bring it up for a vote.
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