House Speaker Faces Opposition Over Aid Package

House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly refused to resign amidst pressure from several Republican members concerning a US aid package designated for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies. Johnson, who describes his role as a “wartime speaker,” is determined to proceed with the package, even if it requires support from the Democratic members. This follows a confrontational meeting with House Republicans where Johnson’s strategy was labelled “absurd” and “not helpful.” Despite internal opposition and a possible charge led by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from his position, Johnson remains steadfast in achieving bipartisan support for the aid package, which has been divided into separate bills.

House Republicans Advance Impeachment Articles Against DHS Director

In another development, House Republicans have advanced the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, to the Senate. The charges include alleged neglect of US immigration laws and breach of public trust. Despite a dominant Democratic Senate, where a two-thirds majority is required for removal, Republicans are moving forward with the trial. Concurrently, Republican efforts to impeach President Joe Biden are facing obstacles due to insufficient evidence linking him with his son’s foreign business dealings. This political scenario unfolds amid ongoing debates on US border security and a sharp party divide in approaches towards resolving the issue.