Congress is facing a tight deadline to pass a foreign aid package that would provide assistance to important U.S. allies, Ukraine and Israel. The House and Senate are currently engaged in tough negotiations on how to move forward with President Joe Biden's emergency request for foreign aid. Various issues, such as Israel's war in Gaza, funding sources, and immigration reform, are obstacles to reaching an agreement.

One major point of contention is an Israel-only aid bill, which is currently stalled due to disagreements over funding sources. House Republicans have proposed cuts to the Internal Revenue Service budget to pay for the assistance, a provision that has been met with opposition from Democrats.

Another challenge lies in maintaining support for aid to Ukraine, as some Republicans have linked it to immigration reform. However, there is bipartisan support for providing aid to both Israel and Ukraine, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed hope for reaching an agreement that satisfies both sides.

The details of the aid package and its resemblance to President Biden's original request remain uncertain. In addition to assistance for Israel and Ukraine, Biden had also requested funds for humanitarian aid in Gaza, border security, and efforts to address the China challenge.

With only three weeks left on the legislative calendar, Congress is under pressure to find common ground and pass the much-needed foreign aid package.