US House leader rejects Ukraine aid despite Biden's plea

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) talks to reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Speaker Mike Johnson, who works closely with Biden's likely challenger in the November election Donald Trump, told reporters he has no intention even of allowing a vote on the bill.