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

The House is set to pass a bill providing over $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine 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. The move aims to pressure the Senate to act and send a message of U.S. commitment to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.