House Introduces Border Security Bill With Aid Provisions Before Recess, Lacking Democratic Support

• House lawmakers introduced a new bill with border security provisions and aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan before going on a two-week recess • The "Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act" does not include humanitarian aid and brings back the controversial "remain in Mexico" policy • House Speaker Johnson has not commented on the bill, which lacks support from Democrats • Democrats urged a vote on the bipartisan Senate bill before the recess and criticized Republicans for leaving • When the House returns on Feb. 28, they'll have 3 days to avoid a partial government shutdown