Border Aid Talks Stall as Democrats Accuse GOP of Seeking to 'Close' Asylum System
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Senate Democrats say border negotiations have fallen apart over GOP demands to "essentially close the border" and limit asylum. Republicans dispute that talks have fully broken down.
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Democrats offered concessions like tightening asylum standards, but say GOP wants untreated detention camps and "unworkable" mandatory detentions.
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Even if the Senate agrees to a deal, it would face long odds in the House where many Republicans oppose Ukraine aid.
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If no deal is reached, Senate Majority Leader Schumer plans to hold a vote this week on the Ukraine/border aid package which Republicans would likely block.
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The White House warned Congress that time is running out to approve more Ukraine aid, with funding set to run out by year's end without quick action.