White House Official Urges Swift National Security Deal

A top White House official, Shalanda Young, has urged Republicans to reach a compromise on border security measures that Democrats will support, as time runs out for Congress to pass emergency funding for Ukraine. Young emphasized the need for both parties to vote for the bill and stated that it's time to cut a deal that both sides can agree to. Republicans have been hesitant to provide aid to Ukraine without stricter U.S.-Mexico border security measures. Young warned that the U.S. will run out of funding to assist Ukraine by the end of the year, which would negatively impact Ukraine's ability to defend itself. President Biden has shown flexibility on the border issue, but there are concerns about whether a bill that can pass the Democratic-controlled Senate would garner enough support in the Republican-held House.