House Passes Israel Aid Bill With IRS Cuts, Risking Clash With Senate Over Ukraine Aid

Speaker Mike Johnson released a $14 billion aid bill for Israel, cutting Ukraine aid and coupling it with IRS spending cuts, setting up a clash with the Senate.

Johnson's bill rescinds $14 billion from the IRS budget, a key part of Biden's agenda, likely losing Democratic support but keeping the GOP united.

The move puts the House on a collision course with the Senate, where leaders want to link Israel and Ukraine aid.

Even some Senate Republicans favor Biden's strategy of linking the funding and warn against dividing Congress.

Administration officials argue Russia and Iran are working together globally, so splitting the aid package sends the wrong message.