"Congressional Return Puts Israel and Ukraine Aid in the Spotlight"

Lawmakers in Congress are set to debate the approval of U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine as they return from recess, but face uncertainty and divisions between the two parties. Republicans are demanding tougher border enforcement and stricter asylum laws in exchange for Ukraine aid, while Democrats are divided on whether to condition funding for Israel on its government's actions in the conflict. The House has a limited number of legislative days left this year to address these issues, along with funding deadlines for the government. Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to make progress on party-line appropriations bills, but faces challenges due to objections from both hard-liners and swing-district Republicans.