Overview

• Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) has called for urgent funding for Israel, warning against 'political games' as the deadline for government funding approaches.
• McCaul emphasized the interconnectedness of threats against Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and the U.S. southern border, stating 'all these threats are really tied together.'
• McCaul expressed hope for the passing of a short-term funding agreement proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), despite his belief that such measures 'always hurt the military, always hurt our national security.'
• Details on aid to Israel or Ukraine have yet to be determined between the Senate and the House, with the Senate expected to produce its own funding package after the Thanksgiving holiday.
• McCaul's calls for aid come amidst a partisan divide, with House Republicans having passed an Israel supplemental aid bill earlier this month that included cuts to IRS funding, a move opposed by Senate Democrats and President Biden.