“A pair of classified briefings on Capitol Hill turned into political food fights over Ukraine and border security on Tuesday afternoon, raising even more doubts about Congress’ ability to pass a massive foreign-aid package,” Punchbowl News reports.
“The Senate briefing was uncharacteristically chaotic. According to several senators, Republicans began to leave the session soon after the Biden administration’s briefers refused to answer questions about the border. The briefing was initially billed as an update on the situations in Ukraine and Israel…”
“Across the Capitol, Speaker Mike Johnson stood up at a classified briefing with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to lambast Senate Democrats for failing to pass aid for the Jewish State.”
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) told The Messenger it was “the most heated” briefing he’s ever been to, with some senators screaming at each other.
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