White House's Border Security Push and Ukraine Aid: Congress Weighs Immigration Changes

The White House plans to increase its involvement in negotiations for a bipartisan deal that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel while strengthening U.S. border security, according to Democratic Senator Chris Murphy. Republicans have insisted on linking additional funding for Ukraine with significant changes to border security, but progress has been limited. President Joe Biden's administration is open to new limits on U.S. asylum as part of the deal. Some Republicans are pushing for quick deportations of migrants crossing the border illegally and scaling back Biden's programs. The White House's engagement comes as the U.S. Congress prepares for a Christmas break.