Senate's Stance on Israel Aid Proposal and Crafting Aid Package for Ukraine and Indo-Pacific Revealed
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Democrat-controlled Senate will not consider the House GOP's proposal to send aid to Israel, setting up a standoff with the Republican-led lower chamber. Instead, the Senate plans to work on its own bipartisan emergency aid package that includes funding for aid to Israel, Ukraine, humanitarian aid for Gaza, and competition with China. The House GOP proposal, which aims to offset aid for Israel by slashing funds for the IRS, is expected to face a veto threat from the White House. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need for federal spending cuts and suggested pairing Ukraine aid with border security. Some Republicans are open to linking aid packages, while Democrats oppose the House GOP proposal, citing concerns about the federal deficit.