The discussion around Ukraine aid has intensified in Congress, with a notable divide within the GOP regarding the approach to support Ukraine. A proposal to convert some of the aid into a loan is gaining traction among Republicans, though Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes this idea, emphasizing the urgency to pass the already-approved Senate foreign-aid bill without further debate, stating "We don't have the time." Meanwhile, the aid remains stalled in Congress, with a plan backed by former President Trump gaining momentum. As Congress prepares to adjourn for a two-week recess, the aid is still in limbo, despite some Democrats expressing willingness to consider the loan option, aligning with some GOP members. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for a House vote on the aid, arguing it's the most viable path to approval, with GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans expressing hope that leadership will listen.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to force a House vote on Ukraine aid, "making the argument that theirs is the only realistic path" to getting the funding passed, @MacFarlaneNews reports. "I'm hopeful that our leadership is going to listen," GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans says. https://t.co/KLeZDquMDO
Congress is about to skip town for two weeks with Ukraine aid still in limbo. https://t.co/s3CLvUvQG8
Democrats in both chambers suggest they’re willing to support Ukraine aid in the form of a loan, an idea that’s gaining steam with Kyiv’s GOP champions. https://t.co/AMsmuwLWPM
Ukraine aid is still in limbo as Congress prepares to leave town | Semafor with @josephzeballos & @mchalfant16 https://t.co/zO5tcU43z7
"Ukraine aid has stalled in Congress, but a Trump-backed plan is picking up steam." (via @rbeggin and @kentran_) https://t.co/7scwUmUVdw
"The idea of making some Ukraine aid into a loan is gaining traction within the GOP. Not with Mitch McConnell, though." @burgessev reports: "The best way we can get Ukraine the help they need is for the House to pass the Senate bill," McConnell said. https://t.co/rGBP7Jc7Np
The idea of making some Ukraine aid into a loan is gaining traction within the GOP — but not with Mitch McConnell. "We don't have the time" to further debate alternative approaches, he said today, pointing to the Senate's already-passed foreign-aid bill. https://t.co/D9M8OP9fqB
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