Border Security Demands Stall Ukraine Aid Package in Congress
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House Speaker Johnson is demanding sweeping border security changes in order to approve $106 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel. This has stalled negotiations.
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Johnson told Republicans that border policy changes are their "hill to die on" in the negotiations. He wants provisions from H.R. 2, which includes restarting border wall construction.
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Biden is pushing Congress to approve the aid package quickly, calling it crucial for Ukraine's future and democracy. But Johnson told Schumer he can't pass it in the House without H.R. 2 attached.
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There is a schism between the House and Senate. Senators are negotiating more limited border proposals, acknowledging H.R. 2 can't pass the Senate.
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Despite urgency from the White House, many House Republicans remain skeptical of sending more Ukraine aid, even if it has border policy changes.