A composite image of Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy.
Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy.
  • A far-right faction of House Republicans is pushing against continued US aid to Ukraine.
  • The US's security assistance has played a crucial role in helping Ukraine fend off Russian aggression.
  • Congressional gridlock could threaten that aid as the war enters a decisive period. 

As Ukraine continues a painstaking fight to drive out Russian invaders, national security veterans are raising serious questions about whether the US — particularly, the newly empowered House GOP majority — has the political will to continue backing Kyiv with vital security assistance.