AP Source: Funding Bill Includes More Than $12B For Ukraine

The transcript discusses the urgency of avoiding a government shutdown, with Congress having three days to agree on a spending bill. The bill includes over $12 billion for Ukraine aid, disaster relief, and other allocations. A procedural vote in the Senate is crucial, with energy permitting legislation by Senator Joe Manchin being a contentious point. If the vote fails, Democrats may need to remove the proposal. The outcome is uncertain, with both parties eager to avoid a shutdown, especially before the midterms.

What is the deadline for Congress to agree on a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown?

• Friday at midnight

• Sunday at midnight

• Thursday at noon

• Saturday at noon

Which country is set to receive more than $12 billion in aid as part of the spending bill?

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• Ukraine

• Syria

What is the main point of contention in the spending bill that has drawn criticism from both conservatives and liberals?

• Disaster relief funding

• Energy permitting legislation

• Aid to Ukraine

• Water treatment improvements

Who is the House Speaker ready to move the spending bill to consideration if it passes the Senate?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Kevin McCarthy

• Mitch McConnell

• Chuck Schumer

What is Senator Joe Manchin's role in the current legislative process?

• Leading disaster relief efforts

• Securing votes for energy permitting legislation

• Negotiating tax reforms

• Introducing a new healthcare bill