"House Vote on Israel Aid Sparks Showdown with Senate and Highlights American Governance Failure"

The House is set to vote on a bill providing $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, leading to a clash with the Senate over aid to Ukraine and proposed funding cuts. Democrats want aid to Israel to be paired with additional security assistance for Ukraine, but many House Republicans oppose sending more aid to Ukraine. The House bill aims to offset the cost of Israel aid by cutting funding for the IRS, but the Congressional Budget Office warns this would add to the deficit. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the House GOP bill and stated that the Senate will not consider it. The divide between the House and Senate comes as government funding is set to expire, raising the threat of a potential government shutdown.