Posted 10/20/2023, 8:47:24 PM
McConnell Pushes $100B Defense Spending Bill, Citing Rising Threats and Support for Israel and Ukraine
- McConnell urges quick action on $100B emergency defense spending package, warns of threats from adversaries
- Package includes aid for Israel, Ukraine, border security; GOP wants changes on asylum policy
- McConnell U.S. faces rising threats from adversaries seeking to destroy Israel, rewrite Europe map, expand China influence
- Senator Cotton calls Biden's request "dead on arrival," objects to funds for Gaza civilians, Ukraine non-military aid
- McConnell to appear on Sunday shows to discuss why U.S. must stand with Israel, address other national security priorities
