Senate slowly forges ahead on foreign aid bill
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific is slowly making its way through the Senate after a series of setbacks.
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A procedural vote to begin debate on a national security bill that included border security measures and foreign aid was 49 in favor to 50 against, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to advance in the Senate. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
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Border, foreign aid deal may be revealed soon
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, says the highly anticipated text of a bipartisan deal on immigration and national security will be presented by Sunday. The package is expected to include aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as revisions to U.S. immigration policies. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
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Senate delays recess for aid, border talks
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the chamber will return Monday, cutting into a scheduled holiday recess, to give negotiators more time to reach a deal on foreign aid and border security. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
What Biden, Zelenskyy will discuss in meeting
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Ukraine funding debate and border security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to make his case in person for continued funding from the U.S. for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Republican lawmakers have grown more skeptical of aid for Ukraine and are insisting that U.S. border security needs to take priority. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Ukraine and Israel aid bill fails to clear first Senate hurdle
Republicans want stricter border security measures in exchange for Ukraine funding.
Where Ukraine aid negotiations stand
The White House is pushing Congress to approve its funding package to support Ukraine and Israel. But Republicans are trying to attach conditions in exchange for voting yes -- including changes to U.S. border policies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains where talks stand.
Senators divided on conditional aid to Israel
Multiple senators say they want to place conditions on aid for Israel, but Democrats in the upper chamber are divided about the issue. Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Schumer warning before foreign aid bill talks
In a letter to his colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "Senators should expect long days and nights, and potentially weekends in December" as lawmakers work to pass a foreign aid package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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