"Immigration Policy Debates Threaten Aid Packages and National Security"
US Senate negotiators are struggling to find common ground on immigration policy changes that are crucial for passing aid to Ukraine and Israel. The main point of contention is the administration's use of humanitarian parole authority, which allows the temporary admission of certain migrants into the US. Republicans argue that the authority is being used too broadly and seek to limit its use. Democrats, on the other hand, believe that the authority is essential for emergency situations and reducing congestion at the border. Negotiations also involve raising the credible fear standard for asylum seekers and investing in immigration judges and case workers. The White House has refrained from publicly intervening in the negotiations.