House GOP Proposes Ukraine Aid as Loan, Seeks to Seize Russian Assets

Speaker Mike Johnson signals a shift in strategy, floating a loan or lend-lease program for Ukraine aid, alongside measures to confiscate Russian assets.

Speaker Mike Johnson tells GOP senators to expect a different Ukraine aid package from the House, possibly as a loan or lend-lease program.
Johnson suggests including measures to confiscate Russian assets to support Ukraine, amid discussions on border security reforms.
GOP senators express optimism about the House's approach, highlighting the potential for seizing Russian assets and establishing a lend-lease program.
House Democrats and a bipartisan group of lawmakers push for competing discharge petitions to force a vote on Ukraine aid.
Senate leaders urge the House to pass the Senate-approved aid package, as Johnson faces pressure to address the funding amid government funding deadlines.