Bipartisan Support for Ukraine Aid Faces Hurdles in Polarized Congress
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Congress is struggling to maintain bipartisan support for aid to Ukraine as the war drags on, with GOP skepticism growing under Trump's influence.
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Legislation to provide $110 billion in aid globally is tied to negotiations on controversial immigration policies, slowing the process.
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Congressional leaders acknowledge the immense foreign policy challenges, from Ukraine to the Middle East to China, but finding consensus solutions has proven hugely difficult.
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The Biden administration entered the negotiations late, missing a deadline from McConnell and delaying prospects for aid passage until 2023.
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Despite doubts, senators still aim to assure Ukraine the U.S. will provide vital support, hoping a border deal can pave the way for more aid after the new year.