Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan House Israel Aid Bill

Senate Democrats blocked a stand-alone Israel aid package led by Sen. Roger Marshall after arguing that the package should include aid to Ukraine. Marshall and other Republican senators have been advocating for separate aid packages for Israel and Ukraine, while Democrats have pushed for a combined package. The House version of the Israel aid package, which passed with bipartisan support, would reallocate $14.3 billion from funds meant for the IRS. The debate highlights the divisions within the GOP on Ukraine support and the ongoing disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over the allocation of funds for international aid.