Payam Javan: The Senate is poised to advance a $95 billion national security package, encompassing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, alongside measures addressing TikTok’s Chinese ownership.
Despite Republican objections, the House’s bipartisan approval has paved the way for the Senate’s action, with Majority Leader Schumer emphasizing the bill’s historical significance. The package’s contents include substantial allocations for various regions, triggering GOP concerns over border security prioritization, leading to calls for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s resignation by members like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
However, Johnson remains undeterred, while President Biden has pledged support for the bill’s enactment, signaling continued bipartisan tensions over national security and domestic priorities.