Speaker Johnson set to release text on Ukraine package despite conservative outrage

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he is close to releasing the text of his plan to send aid to embattled U.S. allies — including Ukraine — despite sharp criticism from conservatives in his caucus.Johnson informed GOP lawmakers in a text message Wednesday morning that he will “soon” release the legislative text for three bills that would send assistance to Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific. That legislation, he said, will include a loan structure fo