Johnson vows to tackle Ukraine aid in ‘timely manner’ after White House meeting

Published February 27, 2024 3:08pm ET



House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pledged to address funding for Ukraine in a “timely manner” after meeting with congressional leaders and President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday.

Johnson has shown reluctance to act on the president’s request for more than $60 billion in aid. After the Senate passed a defense bill approving the money earlier this month, the speaker said the House would not be “rushed” to take up the legislation.

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