"Ukraine-border deal doubts persist as GOP stands firm on immigration demands"

Senate Republicans express increasing doubt about reaching a deal to unlock aid for Ukraine before the end of the year, as talks on a border deal remain unresolved. The $111 billion aid package requested by President Biden, which includes funds for Ukraine, Israel, the border, and other priorities, may be pushed into 2024. Despite slow progress over the weekend, Democrats remain hopeful that a deal can eventually be reached. President Zelensky's visit to Washington is seen as a last-ditch effort to win support, but Republicans are skeptical that he can change their minds. If a deal is not reached, the blame may fall on the GOP for insisting on Donald Trump's border policies.