Secret Assets Owners
  • Investing
  • World News
  • Politics
  • Stock
  • Editor’s Pick
World News

US Senate unveils $118 billion bipartisan bill on border security with aid for Ukraine, Israel

by February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

WASHINGTON — The US Senate on Sunday unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide aid to Ukraine and Israel following months of negotiations, but the measure faces an uncertain future amid opposition by Donald Trump and hardline Republicans.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would take steps to hold an initial vote on the bill on Wednesday. If the bill were to become law, it would mark the most significant changes in US immigration and border security in decades.

Independent US Senator Kyrsten Sinema told reporters the legislation would secure the US southern border, including by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to “shut down” the frontier to migrants if there are an average of more than 5,000 crossing attempts per day over seven days.

In addition to $20.23 billion for border security, the bill included $60.06 billion to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, $14.1 billion in security assistance for Israel, $2.44 billion to US Central Command and the conflict in the Red Sea, and $4.83 billion to support US partners in the Indo-Pacific facing aggression from China, according to figures from US Senator Patty Murray.

An additional $10 billion would provide humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Ukraine.

The US would provide $4.83 billion to support key regional partners in the Indo-Pacific where tensions have risen between Taiwan and China, as well as $2.33 billion for Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s invasion and other refugees fleeing persecution.

“The priorities in this bill are too important to ignore and too vital to allow politics to get in the way,” Mr. Schumer said in a statement. “The United States and our allies are facing multiple, complex and, in places, coordinated challenges from adversaries who seek to disrupt democracy and expand authoritarian influence around the globe.”

The key overseas security provisions of the bill largely match what President Joe Biden requested from Congress in October, when he asked for additional funds for aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

That request was stalled by House Republicans’ insistence that it be tied to a shift in immigration policy.

“I urge Congress to come together and swiftly pass this bipartisan agreement,” Mr. Biden said, also praising the migration measures in the bill.

Senator Schumer said the agreement would provide more frontline personnel and asylum officers and provide “faster and fair” immigration decisions.

Mitch McConnell, the top Senate Republican, has supported the negotiations, saying Republicans would not get a better deal under a Republican White House.

“The Senate must carefully consider the opportunity in front of us and prepare to act,” Mr. McConnell said in a statement.

Mr. Schumer said in a news conference that he had never worked so closely with long-term Senate colleague Mr. McConnell as on the bill.

“At many occasions we thought the negotiations had fallen apart,” Mr. Schumer said.

Other congressional Republicans have said Mr. Biden can enact many of the changes they want to immigration policy through executive action, though they had previously called for legislative action.

Immigration is the second largest concern for Americans, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday and is a top issue for Republicans specifically. The US Border Patrol arrested about 2 million migrants at the border in fiscal year 2023.

Mr. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to challenge Mr. Biden in the November election, has campaigned heavily on opposition to immigration. House Republicans are also pushing ahead with an effort to impeach President Biden’s top border official, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. — Reuters

previous post
Israel issues detailed threat to Hezbollah, Iran as Gaza war hits 4 months
next post
China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount

You may also like

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with...

March 25, 2025

Thai PM faces censure motion as opposition takes...

March 24, 2025

Musk’s new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US...

February 26, 2025

Rice stockpile eyed as Japan PM orders swift...

February 4, 2025

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment

December 16, 2024

An aide, a diplomat and a spy: Who...

May 15, 2025

May Day protesters across US decry Trump policies,...

May 2, 2025

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says...

April 23, 2025

Brazil prosecutor general decides not to charge Bolsonaro...

March 28, 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI...

March 27, 2025

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with...

March 25, 2025

Thai PM faces censure motion as opposition takes...

March 24, 2025

Musk’s new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US...

February 26, 2025

Rice stockpile eyed as Japan PM orders swift...

February 4, 2025

South Korea court begins review of Yoon impeachment

December 16, 2024

An aide, a diplomat and a spy: Who...

May 15, 2025

May Day protesters across US decry Trump policies,...

May 2, 2025

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says...

April 23, 2025

Brazil prosecutor general decides not to charge Bolsonaro...

March 28, 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI...

March 27, 2025
Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get Premium Articles For Free


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Recent Posts

  • Middle East trip highlights President Donald Trump’s 17th week in office

    May 17, 2025
  • ‘Failure’s not an option’: Trump budget bill will be ‘big’ help for seniors, top House tax-writer says

    May 17, 2025
  • HHS SEC ROBERT F KENNEDY JR: American patients pay more so others can pay less — that stops now

    May 17, 2025
  • JONATHAN TURLEY: Biden not the only loser revealed by shocking Hur audio

    May 17, 2025
  • Biden jokes ‘I’m a young man’ during interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur

    May 17, 2025
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 SecretAssetsOwners.com All Rights Reserved.


Back To Top
Secret Assets Owners
  • Investing
  • World News
  • Politics
  • Stock
  • Editor’s Pick