US Senate blocks Ukraine, Israel aid in row over immigration

Republican senators blocked $106 billion emergency aid primarily for Ukraine and Israel, demanding immigration reforms. President Joe Biden warned of possible Russian aggression beyond Ukraine. Chuck Schumer committed to a vote on border security measures. But Republicans opposed due to lack of government action on Mexican border crisis. President Biden expressed concern that Republicans were giving Putin an advantage. The aid package's prospects were uncertain after a classified Ukraine briefing. State Department announced $175 million in new aid for Ukraine, including rockets and ammunition.

US Senate blocks Ukraine, Israel aid in row over immigration
Republican senators blocked $106 billion emergency aid primarily for Ukraine and Israel, demanding immigration reforms. President Joe Biden warned of possible Russian aggression beyond Ukraine. Chuck Schumer committed to a vote on border security measures. But Republicans opposed due to lack of government action on Mexican border crisis. President Biden expressed concern that Republicans were giving Putin an advantage. The aid package's prospects were uncertain after a classified Ukraine briefing. State Department announced $175 million in new aid for Ukraine, including rockets and ammunition.