GOP Blocks $110 Billion in Security Aid Over Immigration Dispute, Risking Support for Ukraine
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Senate Republicans blocked $110 billion in security funding, including aid for Ukraine and Israel, demanding immigration measures be added.
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Biden warned that failure to approve Ukraine aid before the holidays would strengthen Putin and hurt the cause of freedom.
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The White House said Ukraine weapons and aid funding will run out this month without new assistance approved.
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Biden asked Congress for $106 billion in October for Ukraine and other national security priorities, but many House Republicans oppose more Ukraine aid.
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Biden said he offered compromises on border policy but Republicans "walked away," though he still called a key senator "a decent guy."