Rand Paul Threatens to Delay Ukraine Aid, Putting Government Funding at Risk

Rand Paul will hold up any spending bill with Ukraine aid. He announced he won't consent to expedited passage of any bill with Ukraine funding.
This could force a time-consuming process for Senate Majority Leader Schumer if he wants to add Ukraine aid to a spending stopgap bill.
The country risks a shutdown if Congress doesn't pass a continuing resolution by Sept. 30 to fund the government.
The House hasn't passed a continuing resolution yet, delaying Senate action and giving Paul leverage.
Schumer wants bipartisan support for a continuing resolution but hasn't said if he'll add Ukraine aid opposed by Paul.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 2:05:26 PM