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Newly-minted House Speaker Mike Johnson told FOX News in his first television interview since gaining the gavel that the U.S. stands firmly behind Israel, while back at home, lawmakers and the Biden administration alike must find common ground and acknowledge "God is not done" with America yet....
....In terms of potential U.S. military involvement in Israel's fight for survival against Iran-backed Hamas, Johnson said he is hopeful to avert a boots-on-the-ground situation, but added that during a White House meeting Thursday he reminded President Biden's staff that they have limited ability to directly respond without congressional approval.
The Founding Fathers, he said, envisioned a "multitude of wise counsel" in such matters, which he noted is why CONGRESS HAS THE POWER TO DECLARE WAR, not the executive branch.
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....In terms of potential U.S. military involvement in Israel's fight for survival against Iran-backed Hamas, Johnson said he is hopeful to avert a boots-on-the-ground situation, but added that during a White House meeting Thursday he reminded President Biden's staff that they have limited ability to directly respond without congressional approval.
The Founding Fathers, he said, envisioned a "multitude of wise counsel" in such matters, which he noted is why CONGRESS HAS THE POWER TO DECLARE WAR, not the executive branch.
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Speaker Johnson supports $14B for Israel, but says America 'cannot be dropping money out of helicopters'
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican elected to the role this week, spoke to FOX News host Sean Hannity in a wide-ranging interview.
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