War funding makes headway
CQ Budget, Episode No. 308
The Senate appeared on a glide path toward passing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of stalemate over efforts to better secure the U.S. southern border. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the prospects for the long-stalled aid package and the obstacles that still lie ahead.
- Huge gap on spending bill policy riders as time dwindles
- Border supplemental package stalls in Senate
- Schumer plans quick move to scaled-back war funding package