Opposing GOP views on U.S. funding to Ukraine are setting up a showdown between Republicans in the House and Senate, with conservative members threatening a government shutdown if their demands are not included in the spending measure.
The United States has provided over $100 billion in aid to Ukraine in its efforts to resist Russia's invasion, but there is growing Republican skepticism about continuing to fund the war effort.
Republican lawmakers are opposing further aid to Ukraine, raising questions about the allocation of funds and the progress made against Russia, stating that it would be an "absurd abdication of congressional responsibility" to grant the White House's request without answers.
The Pentagon will exempt its Ukraine operations from a potential government shutdown, allowing key training and support activities for Ukraine's forces to continue uninterrupted.
Congress will provide additional funding for Ukraine to combat the Russian invasion, despite pushback from some GOP members, and is considering legislating the provision of F-16 fighter jets and long-range missiles that the Biden administration has withheld.
Senators from both parties are debating whether to include new military aid for Ukraine in a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with some Republicans concerned about complicating Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempts to resolve the spending logjam.
House Democrats and Republicans defeated proposals to cut Ukraine funding in defense spending legislation, revealing significant GOP opposition to continued aid for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war with Russia.
Growing Republican divisions over U.S. aid to Ukraine are posing a threat to Congress passing additional funding to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia, raising concerns of a government shutdown and highlighting a new isolationist streak within the party.
House Republicans have approved legislation to fund the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024 after removing Ukraine funding from the bill.
The House of Representatives passed multiple appropriations bills to fund the State Department, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security through fiscal year 2024, as lawmakers work to avert a government shutdown, with provisions to provide $300 million to Ukraine facing opposition from some Republican House members.
Pentagon officials are urgently lobbying Congress to prevent the removal of aid to Ukraine from a funding agreement and avert a government shutdown, highlighting the importance of supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
Congressional supporters of Ukraine are facing increasing challenges in securing additional security assistance for the war-torn nation as Republican resistance to aid grows and the exclusion of Ukraine funding from a government spending bill reflects a shift in US support and the Republican Party's move toward isolationism.
The Pentagon is warning Congress that it is running low on funding to replace weapons sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down restocking troops, urging Congress to replenish funding for Ukraine.
The battle over funding for Ukraine is intensifying in the House as lawmakers race to approve funding bills, with some Republicans declaring it an existential threat to global security and vowing to fight for Ukraine to be funded.
A "growing movement" within the Republican party aims to cut additional funding for Ukraine, citing concerns over funding domestic obligations like Social Security and healthcare.
The future of U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine is uncertain as some Republicans in Congress oppose sending more money, despite President Biden's commitment to support Ukraine in its resistance against Russia.
The White House is preparing a supplemental funding request for Congress that includes money for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and U.S. border security, aiming to address the strain on Defense Department's stockpiles by asking for money to build more weapons.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives believe that the funding requests for Ukraine and Israel should be considered separately, which could hinder President Biden's efforts to secure support for both allies.
House Republicans have shown renewed hope for approving additional aid to Ukraine, suggesting a separate vote for Ukraine funding and aid to Israel may be possible in the Republican-controlled House.
