"Senate Democrats and Republicans Clash Over Border Demands and Aid Package Negotiations"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address all senators in a last-ditch effort to convince them to reach a deal on funding Ukraine's defense against Russia before the Senate breaks for the holidays. The Senate is struggling to finalize an agreement that would combine Ukraine funding with new border restrictions. Negotiations on the border piece have hit a deadlock, with Republicans making what Democrats consider to be unreasonable demands. The Senate is scheduled to go on recess at the end of the week, and negotiators may need to show progress to delay the break.