Posted 12/8/2023, 10:00:00 AM
Biden Pressed to Intervene as Funding Talks Stall Over Ukraine Aid, Border Policy
- Republicans urge Biden to get directly involved in negotiations to secure funding for Ukraine aid, national security, and border policy changes. They say he needs to be the "deal closer."
- If bipartisan Senate negotiations fail, Democrats also want Biden to take the lead in trying to salvage an agreement.
- Some progressives and immigration advocates oppose border concessions and want a meeting with White House staff to voice concerns.
- The White House says Republicans are not negotiating in good faith but has provided some technical assistance to senators.
- There are fears in the administration that failure to approve Ukraine aid could cause other countries to pull back support, even as funding could stretch a bit further than previously thought.