Scoop: GOP lawmakers say Jordan gave assurances on Israel-Ukraine aid
Posted on AllSides October 16th, 2023
From The Left
Four House Republicans walked away from conversations with House GOP speaker nominee Jim Jordan under the impression he'll allow a floor vote on linking Ukraine funding with Israel funding if he wins the gavel, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Many hardline House Republicans are pushing for the U.S. to stop providing funding to Ukraine, but allowing a House floor vote could allow funding to pass thanks to significant help from Democrats.
A Jordan spokesperson denied that the speaker nominee made promises, telling Axios that Jordan's conversations were about working...