The Department of Homeland Security will ask Congress for supplemental funding to address border needs if the agency’s efforts to shuffle existing accounts fall short.
Legislation to revoke Russia’s regular trade status with the U.S. remains stalled because of Senator Rand Paul’s objections to a provision strengthening sanctions for human rights abuses as Democrats scramble to reach a deal with the Kentucky Republican.
President Joe Biden is set to call for an end of normal trade relations with Russia, clearing the way for increased tariffs on Russian imports, people familiar with the matter said. His announcement to revoke such trade privileges will come alongside the Group of Seven nations and European Union leaders, the people said.