White House OMB director urges swift national security agreement
White House OMB director Shalanda Young called on Republicans to settle for border security measures that Democrats will support as time runs out for Congress to pass emergency funding for Ukraine. Young emphasized the need for a bipartisan deal that both sides can agree to, warning that the U.S. will run out of funding to assist Ukraine by the end of the year. Republicans have been pushing for stricter U.S.-Mexico border security measures in exchange for aid to Ukraine, but Young argued that Congress should prioritize funding national security while also supporting allies like Ukraine. President Biden has signaled flexibility on the border, but there is uncertainty about whether a bill that can pass the Democratic-controlled Senate would garner enough support in the Republican-held House.