Schumer Delays Senate Recess to Push for Deal Linking Ukraine Aid and Immigration Reforms
• Schumer delays Senate holiday break to press for deal on coupling Ukraine aid with border enforcement measures • Comes as negotiators report progress toward compromise on immigration provisions • Aims to pressure House GOP to drop opposition to Ukraine funding bill after leaders left without acting • Some senators skeptical deal can be reached before Christmas, doubt return next week • White House officials join talks over stricter border policies, growing sense compromise may be possible