House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

The House is set to pass a Ukraine aid bill providing $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid and $8 billion in defense loans, despite opposition from Republican leaders. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, advanced via a discharge petition with 218-204 vote, including support from six Republicans and an independent. Lawmakers aim to pressure the Senate to act, though Senate passage is unlikely without President Trump's endorsement.