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The U.S. Senate on Sunday unveiled a $118-billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide aid to Ukraine and Israel following months of negotiations, but the measure faces an uncertain future amid opposition by Donald Trump and hardline Republicans.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would take steps to hold an initial vote on the bill on Wednesday but faces opposition from both sides of the aisle.
Independent U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema told reporters the legislation would secure the U.S. southern border, including by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to close the border if there are an average of more than 5,000 crossing attempts per day over seven days.
In addition to $20.23 billion for border security, the bill included $60.06 billion to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, $14.1 billion in security assistance for Israel, $2.44 billion to the U.S. Central Command and the conflict in the Red Sea, and additional $10 billion would provide humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, the West Bank and Ukraine.
(With input from agencies)