A deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden. It could force the White House to consider ideas that many Democrats will seriously oppose, throwing new obstacles in the difficult negotiations. The White House says a failure to approve more aid by year’s end could have catastrophic consequences for Ukraine and its ability to fight. GOP senators proposed monitoring systems such as ankle bracelets for people, including children, who are detained at the border and are awaiting parole. Also, broad support from House Democrats is far from guaranteed, as progressives and Hispanic lawmakers have raised alarm at curtailing access to asylum.

Source: Huffington Post December 11, 2023 02:00 UTC