As House Democrats consider trying to force Speaker Mike Johnson‘s (R-LA) hand regarding the Senate‘s foreign aid proposal, the White House is remaining tight-lipped about its outreach strategy as more far-left Democrats voice their concerns about the bill.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), for example, told CNN she is unlikely to support the legislation because of its “complete lack of humanitarian aid,” though it includes $10 billion for that purpose.
“Our Office of [Legislative] Affairs and other White House officials are always in direct contact, continuous contact with congressional members, obviously congressional leadership as well, so I can assure you that we’ve had regular conversations,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told the Washington Examiner on Wednesday. “I’m not going to get into private conversation here with
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