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Episode 324: Speaker Johnson's Aid Package Gambit

Episode 324: Speaker Johnson's Aid Package Gambit

FromFault Lines


Episode 324: Speaker Johnson's Aid Package Gambit

FromFault Lines

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today, Jess, Les, and Morgan discuss House Speaker Mike Johnson’s new strategy to pass the long-awaited aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific and his attempts to rebuff members of his own party who seek to oust him through a motion to vacate.What will the resulting aid package look like?  What will the reputational impact for the United States be if the House fails to pass one or more of the aid bills?  With an outstanding motion for Speaker Johnson to vacate the chair, will he survive passing the aid package? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4598253-johnson-ukraine-aid-ouster-threat/https://rollcall.com/2024/04/15/piecemeal-supplemental-spending-plan-emerges-in-house/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna147747https://apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-house-speaker-42a2f281a5437beaa8af4c3345987637 Follow our experts on Twitter: @NotTVJessJones@lestermunson@morganlroachLike what we're doing here?  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.  And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/17uG_Pe0uhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Fault Lines examines national security and foreign policy issues with expert perspectives from across the political spectrum. This motley crew will examine national security and foreign policy issues with perspectives from across the political spectrum, finding points of agreement and – often –disagreement along the way.Our regular cast of foreign policy experts includes Jodi Herman, Jamil Jaffer, Dana Stroul, and Lester Munson.Tune in to learn more about the issues dominating headlines and the news stories you may have missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.