Posted 12/18/2023, 10:52:00 PM
Partisan Disputes Stall $110B Ukraine/Border Aid Bill Until 2023
- Senate unlikely to pass $110B Ukraine/border security bill before 2023 due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans
- Republicans demanding changes to asylum policies and safeguards on Ukraine aid before approving more funding
- Lead GOP negotiator Sen. James Lankford worked through weekend but no deal reached yet
- Biden administration accused of "slow-walking" negotiations and lacking transparency on Ukraine aid needs
- House also in recess until January 9, giving lawmakers little time to finalize bill when they return before facing government shutdown