Congress Faces Time Crunch to Fund Government, Approve Aid to Israel and Ukraine Amid Partisan Disputes
• Congress faces deadlines to fund the government and approve aid to Israel and Ukraine when lawmakers return from recess • Republicans want tougher border enforcement in exchange for approving Ukraine aid, creating an impasse • Some Democrats seek to condition Israel aid over civilian deaths, dividing the party • With limited legislative days left, pressure mounts on Speaker Johnson to deliver on appropriations • Lawmakers voice support for aiding Ukraine and Israel but disagree on conditions and funding offsets