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Senate GOP Clashes Over Border Bill and Leadership

Discontent with McConnell and political opposition challenge the $118 billion proposal aimed at overhauling the asylum system and providing aid to Ukraine.

Belknap burst into tears after handing Grant his resignation.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber after a bipartisan group of senators released a highly anticipated bill that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Senate Republicans have been divided on the bill, but McConnell is committed to the measure. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill on November 8, 2023, in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Senate Republicans express discontent with Mitch McConnell's leadership and the bipartisan border bill, calling for his resignation.
  • The $118 billion Senate proposal aims to overhaul the asylum system and provide aid to Ukraine, facing opposition from both sides.
  • The bill's failure is attributed to political maneuvering and opposition from former President Donald Trump, impacting its chances of passing.
  • Critics argue the bill codifies the current border crisis into law, with some Republicans and Democrats seeking a solution.
  • The bill includes funding for border security, immigration enforcement, and aid to Ukraine, but faces significant hurdles in both the Senate and House.