In a race against time, senators in Washington are sprinting to release a highly-anticipated bill that combines border enforcement policy with crucial wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies. This legislative package represents President Joe Biden's best chance to resupply Ukraine with essential military aid, which is a major foreign policy goal aligned with both Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The Senate is expected to hold a key test vote on the legislation this week, but it is already encountering significant opposition from Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson. Amidst the stalemate in Congress over approving billions of dollars in Ukraine aid, the United States has been forced to halt shipments of ammunition and missiles to Kyiv, leaving Ukrainian soldiers outgunned as they defend their country against Russia's invasion.
