GOP infighting over Ukraine aid threatens to derail defense spending bill a fourth time
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Disagreements over Ukraine funding in the defense spending bill could mean it fails for a fourth time.
The House is expected to vote on the defense bill on Friday. Multiple GOP lawmakers told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that they believe there is enough opposition to yet again cause a headache for GOP leaders — this time, regarding $300 million in funding toward Ukraine that the bill provides. Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
Those critics are also opposed to Ukraine funding in the bill for the State Department, Foreign Operations and related agencies. That bill does not provide a specific spending topline for Kyiv. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com