GOP Divided Over Tying Ukraine Aid to Israel Funding
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Senate Republicans are divided on whether to tie Ukraine aid to Israel funding, as House plans separate Israel aid package.
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McConnell pushes to keep aid packages together, arguing threats are intertwined, but some GOP senators support House approach.
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House GOP aims to pass standalone Israel aid funded by cuts to IRS enforcement money, which some senators criticize.
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Schumer slams House GOP bill as "insulting," says emergencies shouldn't be offset, but McConnell argues tying aid together is crucial.
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Divide shows tensions between McConnell and new House Speaker Johnson over aid strategy.
