Speaker Johnson Tells Senators Ukraine Aid Is Contingent on Beefing up Border Policies

The House of Representatives will not approve supplemental military aid to Ukraine unless the Senate agrees to close the open southern border of the United States, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told a gathering of senators on Nov. 29.  The message highlights the point of contention between Republicans and Democrats over how to handle President Joe Biden’s $106 billion request for supplemental spending on aid to Israel, Ukraine, U.S. border security, and other needs.  Democrats want to pass the entire $106 billion spending package in a single vote.  Republicans would vote on major spending items one by one, ensure that they are paid for, and include benchmarks for border security improvements. ...