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Democrats, led by Jeffries, strategically used a discharge petition to push through a three-year extension despite Republican opposition, outmaneuvering GOP leaders and causing internal dissatisfaction among Republicans.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is not rushing to address a Senate-passed foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as GOP lawmakers consider rewriting the plan. Some members are drafting their own proposals, including a bipartisan plan by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and border security. While some conservatives oppose any Ukraine aid, others are open to supporting military aid if it's paid for and includes border security measures. House Republicans are debating various ideas to change the aid package, and there's reluctance to support a procedural maneuver to force a House floor vote.
A bipartisan plan to trade immigrant rights for military assistance to Ukraine is facing opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. The plan, which would attach a border enforcement component to President Biden's supplemental funding request, has been criticized for holding aid to Israel and Ukraine hostage to solve a domestic issue. The negotiations, led by a group of four senators, have excluded Hispanic Caucus senators, causing further discontent. The proposed changes to asylum rights and border security have raised concerns among both right-wing groups and migrant rights advocates. The fate of the bill remains uncertain, with questions about whether Republicans will agree to fund Ukraine if Democrats agree to further restrict migrant rights.