Senators have introduced a border deal and foreign aid package that includes assistance for Ukraine and Israel, but it faces tough opposition in the House and from conservative figures. The deal would give the president expanded powers to restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border, marking a significant change to immigration law. It also includes a sweeping $118.2 billion legislative package to provide aid to key US allies abroad, but it has faced criticism from former President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders. If Congress is unable to pass the legislative package, senators will have to decide whether to try to pass aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan separately from border and immigration measures. The House has called a vote on a standalone bill to provide aid for Israel, and Senate Republicans risk facing pressure from Trump and conservative voices if they support the border deal. Despite the criticism, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is confident that the majority of senators want to pass the deal and says it’s a monumental step towards strengthening America’s national security abroad and along its borders. However, the deal has also been met with opposition from progressive allies, highlighting the complex political landscape around immigration and foreign aid.
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