A White House meeting between the president and congressional leaders did little to break the stalemate over aid to Ukraine, as the Republican speaker insisted on a tougher immigration crackdown.
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Senate Advances Stopgap Bill to Avert a Partial Shutdown
The lopsided vote reflected broad backing for the measure in the Senate. It faces a more fraught reception in the House, where hard-right Republicans are opposed.
Senate Rejects Israel Human Rights Measure, but Skepticism on Aid Persists
Senators voted to kill a resolution that would have ordered the administration to assess whether Israel has violated human rights. But the debate highlighted Democratic resistance to providing unfettered aid.
Congressional Leaders Unveil Stopgap Bill to Head Off Shutdown
The bill would extend government funding through early March, teeing up a race to pass the bipartisan deal into law before an end-of-week deadline.
Ukraine Aid Bill Delayed as Border Talks Drag On
After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to strike any agreement before the new year.
Senators Hold Up 43 Biden Diplomatic Nominees as Crises Roil World
The State Department says the monthslong blockade has damaged U.S. national security. Several Republican senators have objected to advancing the slate of nominees.
Inside the Border Talks That Could Decide the Fate of Ukraine Aid
Negotiators are racing to reach a deal before Congress is expected to head home for the holidays at the end of the week.
Biden Tied Ukraine Aid to Border Security, and It Backfired on Him
President Biden faces difficult choices about how far to go in giving in to conservative demands that he choke off the number of migrants admitted to the United States.
Despite McConnell Legacy Push, Ukraine Funding in Increasing Jeopardy
The minority leader, who many believe could step down next year, has found himself out of step with many fellow Senate Republicans on the question of keeping money flowing to the U.S. ally.
Republicans Block Aid to Ukraine, Jeopardizing Its Fight Against Russia
The vote spotlighted waning support in Congress for backing Ukraine in the war, and left the fate of the effort uncertain.