House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after months of struggle

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Open this photo in gallery: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, April 19, 2024.J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated Press The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joining together behind the legislation after a gruelling months-long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson – putting his job on the line – relied on Democratic support this week to set up a series of votes on...