WASHINGTON (AP) — Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance.
A conservative Christian, the speaker wrestled over whether to lead the House in approving $95 billion in desperately needed war-time aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, which many in his own Republican majority opposed — some so strongly they would try to boot him from office.
Or, he could do nothing, halting the flow of U.S. aid and potentially saving his own job but ensuring his place as the House speaker who led America’s retreat from the global stage and left Ukraine to fend for itself as it loses ground against the Russian invasion.
As Johnson met with colleagues late into the night this week at the speaker’s office, they prayed on it.
“And then he told me the next day: I want to be on the right side of history,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Cycling star Evenepoel targets June return from crash ahead of Tour de France and Paris Olympics
Geena Davis, 68, puts on a leggy display in thigh
Harrison Ford rocks out with wife Calista Flockhart at Jimmy Buffet tribute concert in LA
16,000 SQ FT home in Montana goes on sale for just $10
Miles Russell is 15. He sets Korn Ferry Tour record as the youngest player to make the cut
Amazon ordered to pay $525million to tiny Chicago
As Victoria Beckham turns 50, the money
16,000 SQ FT home in Montana goes on sale for just $10
Jeezy BACKTRACKS on request for full custody of daughter Monaco, two, amid Jeannie Mai divorce
More than 30m Americans could face drinking water crisis as officials find major flaws in US dam
Wesley Bryan has a big finish to restore lead at Puntacana on the PGA Tour
NZ to give $6m in humanitarian aid to Sudan and Gaza