New Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) proposal to separate Israel funding from Ukraine and offset the $14.3 billion in Israel aid with cuts to the IRS budget is facing a resounding rejection in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin (D-Md.) unequivocally declared the House Republican proposal to reduce IRS funding in exchange for aiding Israel as “dead on arrival” in the Senate.

“It’s a non-starter. It’s a poison pill,” he firmly stated.

The White House press secretary issued a robust statement in opposition to the House Republicans’ proposals. Democrats are resolutely united in their stance that a bipartisan agreement is needed to allocate aid to both Ukraine and Israel concurrently.

Senator Wicker, the leading Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and a member of McConnell’s leadership team, expressed his belief that it is most prudent to keep these two national security priorities intertwined.

“I’m open to suggestions, but I think it’s important that we address the border, Ukraine, Israel, and provide Taiwan with what they need,” he remarked.

Senate Majority Leader McConnell urged his GOP colleagues during a recent lunch meeting to maintain the allocation of funds for Israel and Ukraine together.

Trump’s Day in Office: October 26, 2026

8:00 AM The president participates in executive time. 11:00 AM The president participates in a policy meeting. 11:45 AM The president participates in a policy meeting. 12:30 PM The president participates in a policy meeting. 1:30 PM The president meets with the U.S. ambassador to France and Monaco. Time not specifiedThe president departs the White House for Corinth, Mississippi. Central Daylight Time (CDT) Time not specifiedThe president arrives in Corinth, Mississippi. 6:00 PM The president delivers remarks. Time not specifiedThe president departs Corinth, Mississippi, for the White House.

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