In a closed room, no cell phones allowed meeting, Republicans nominated Steve Scalise for House Speaker. The vote was 113-99 in favor of Steve Scalise over Jim Jordan. Scalise favors more aid to Ukraine while Gaetz demanded no aid for Ukraine. I would not connect those two at all.” He said he supports aid to Israel, but not to Ukraine. Expect a Congressional deal: More money for Ukraine; more money for Israel, and more money for a wall.

Source: New York Times October 11, 2023 22:29 UTC