Is Now, Finally, the Moment for Foreign Aid?

Iran’s attack on Israel has scrambled the House calendar – with an aid package now the top priority. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller debate what will be included and how it can get through Congress. Then, they turn their attention down south where former President Trump offered support for Speaker Johnson, who also scored a win with the FISA vote. Can he capitalize on the momentum or will failed rule votes trip him up?

 

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Producer: Benji Englander

 

Articles Discussed

NYT: Johnson Says the House Will Vote on an Israel Bill in the Coming Days

WSJ: Mike Johnson Nears Big Decision: Help Israel, Ukraine or Both?

NYT: Trump to Meet an Embattled Johnson, Putting Their Tortured Ties on Display

USA Today: 'I stand with the speaker.' Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson amid rebellion from right

CNN: House passes modified surveillance bill after it failed earlier this week