Posted 1/3/2024, 8:26:15 PM
Johnson Pushes Immigration Demands to Unlock Ukraine Aid Amid Congressional Negotiations
- Speaker Johnson demands hardline immigration policies in exchange for supporting Ukraine aid during border visit
- Congress considering bipartisan Senate compromise on border security to unlock Ukraine aid package
- Johnson suggests using government funding deadline as leverage for border security priorities
- Biden willing to compromise on policy but wants Congress to approve national security proposal with Ukraine aid
- Concern that prolonged negotiations leave Ukraine defenses hanging without assured U.S. support