A former House Republican involved in the Biden probe has now revealed that the information he received was from Russian intelligence. This revelation comes amidst a new photo surfacing of House Speaker Mike Johnson at Mar-a-Lago with the former president. Speaker Johnson, who recently sent the House on a two-week recess, left funding for Ukraine in limbo as Russian troops advanced and Alexei Navalny's death raised suspicions of murder possibly ordered by Vladimir Putin.
Despite Speaker Johnson's previous statements calling for united opposition against Putin, his actions have not reflected such unity. He dismissed a bipartisan Senate compromise to fund Ukraine without offering a viable alternative, leaving many Republicans unaware of any plan he may have had.
Speaker Johnson's decision to take a break while crucial issues loomed was followed by a visit to the former president, who has been criticized for his response to Navalny's death. The former president's remarks downplayed the situation and drew comparisons between himself and Navalny, with some supporters equating him to the American version of Navalny.
Meanwhile, President Biden has announced plans for additional sanctions on Russia in response to Navalny's death. In Russia, officials have filed charges against Navalny's younger brother and a military defector was killed under suspicious circumstances in Spain.
The unfolding events highlight the complex dynamics between the U.S., Russia, and key political figures, underscoring the ongoing tensions and power struggles on the global stage.
