
Lawmakers see hope in bipartisan border-Ukraine talks after White House meeting
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Lawmakers left a White House meeting on Wednesday with a sense of cautious optimism over there being room for a deal on border security and Ukraine aid.
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"I am more optimistic now that we can come to an agreement on border and Ukraine in one package, along with aid to Israel, along with humanitarian aid for the Palestinians in Gaza, and along with helping Indochina," Schumer said. "I put the chances a little bit greater than half now. And that's the first time I can say that." Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
McConnell called it a "constructive discussion" and added a deal could "be on the floor next week."