Mike Johnson goes into 'survival mode' dealing with $95 billion aid legislation

Now that the Senate’s foreign aid bill is in the House’s hands, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is scrambling to find a plan that will help him keep his vulnerable position as speaker and placate the right flank of his party — while also continuing to find common ground with government leaders on both sides who want to continue supporting allies abroad.

Johnson is demanding a one-on-one meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss the $95 billion defense spending bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday and includes foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel. However, the meeting with Biden could be just another sign that the speaker is unsure how to move forward in his own chamber.