"Political Leaders Pledge Swift Action on Supplemental Package, Ukraine, and Immigration"
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have pledged to take swift action on a national supplemental security bill early next year, which will provide aid to Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and the southern border. Negotiations have been ongoing, with Republicans insisting on stronger border security provisions in the package. Talks will continue in the new year, with hopes of reaching a framework for border security legislation. The clock has run out for a deal to be reached this year, but progress has been reported. The White House has requested approximately $106 billion in supplemental aid, including $14 billion for Israel.
