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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Biden Calls Congressional Leaders to Discuss Ukraine Aid and Government Shutdown"

President Biden will meet with congressional leaders to negotiate funding bills as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warns of a potential government shutdown at the end of the week. The meeting comes amid disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over funding priorities and policy riders. In addition to averting a shutdown, the meeting will also focus on passing a national security package, including military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Schumer has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the Senate-passed foreign aid legislation to the House floor, emphasizing the urgency of providing aid to Ukraine.

via NBC News|

#congressional-leaders #funding-bills #government-shutdown

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Senate Faces Uphill Battle to Pass New Immigration Bill Amid Border Crisis"

Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a bipartisan bill to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S.-Mexico border, part of a national security package that includes funding for Ukraine, immigration enforcement, and aid for allies. The bill faces challenges in Congress, with Republicans expressing concerns about compromises on border security policy and funding for Israel. Democrats are increasingly comfortable with the package, but progressive and Hispanic members of the House are expected to oppose the border policy changes. The legislation aims to address the overwhelming asylum system by making it tougher for people to enter, expediting the process, and potentially denying asylum seekers the ability to make full cases.

via PBS NewsHour|

#asylum-system #bipartisan-bill #border-policy