Overview

• House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected President Biden's request for $24 billion in additional aid for Ukraine, citing the upcoming transition to the Trump administration.
• Johnson stated that decisions on future Ukraine aid should be made by President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to reassess U.S. involvement in the conflict.
• The Biden administration's proposed aid package included funding for military equipment, training, and replenishing U.S. stockpiles, as well as economic support for Ukraine.
• Pro-Ukraine lawmakers are working to secure legislation ensuring continued aid, despite opposition from the incoming administration and some Republican leaders.
• Congress faces a December 20 deadline to pass a government funding bill, with debates ongoing over the duration and scope of the stopgap measure.