"Senate Struggles with Ukraine Aid Bill, Immigration Plan, and More"

The prospects for passing legislation to speed military aid to Ukraine this year are fading as Republicans refuse to strike a quick deal on immigration policy changes they have demanded in exchange for allowing the bill to move forward. After a weekend of negotiations, lawmakers were still far from completing a deal, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer acknowledged that more time would be needed. Republicans have expressed their reluctance to drop their objections before the new year, and Senate negotiators have yet to reach a full agreement on enhanced border enforcement measures. Both parties are facing internal divisions over the direction of the negotiations, with progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans pushing back against potential compromises.