Democrats secure Republican support to advance Ukraine funding, circumventing Speaker Mike Johnson.
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House Democrats obtained Republican support to advance an Ukraine aid bill without Speaker Mike Johnson's backing, according to Axios.
The maneuver allows Democrats to bypass the Speaker's control of the legislative agenda on the contentious issue. The move underscores deepening divisions within Republican ranks over continued support for Ukraine's defense against Russian invasion.
The aid package represents a significant commitment to Kyiv as fighting intensifies on the battlefield.