"Democrats Forge Ahead with Ukraine Aid Amid GOP Opposition and Border Bill Standoff"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to move a bill to approve additional aid for Ukraine and Israel after a procedural vote on a bipartisan border deal is expected to fail due to GOP opposition. Schumer criticized Republicans for demanding that aid to Ukraine be linked to changes in border policies, only to walk away from a bipartisan proposal. The top Senate Republican, Mitch McConnell, signaled support for the legislation supporting key allies, while former President Trump's influence led many Senate Republicans to reverse their stance on the border deal. If the Senate approves the national security funding bill, it's unclear whether it could pass the House, where there is opposition to additional U.S. assistance for Ukraine.