Stalled Negotiations and Border Enforcement: Congress Faces Critical Week

Congress is still far from reaching a deal on the emergency aid package, which includes funding for Ukraine and Israel, as negotiations over tying immigration and border policy changes to the package continue. Republican and Democratic senators leading the negotiations have expressed ongoing talks but remain divided on key issues. The White House announced that President Joe Biden will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, highlighting the urgency of the situation. If a deal is not reached, the White House will have to make tough choices regarding supplying allies like Ukraine. Both sides express openness to compromise, but significant differences remain.