President Joe Biden's request for billions in aid to Ukraine and Israel failed to advance the Senate this week over a dispute on fixing the southern border crisis that has worsened on his watch.

Biden offered money for more personnel at the border in his request for emergency aid for Ukraine's fight against Russia and for Israel's war against Hamas following the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Republicans want deeper policy reforms that could stem the surge of immigrants, but disagreements with Democrats on a border deal managed to blow up the entire aid bill.

HUNTER BIDEN INDICTED ON CRIMINAL TAX CHARGES IN CALIFORNIA

A procedural vote Wednesday on the $111 billion aid legislation failed 49-51, far short of the 60-vote threshold needed to move forward. In the aftermath, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and other Republicans urged Biden to get involved to forge an agreement.

“Here’s what’s next: The commander-in-chief, Joe Biden, needs to wake up and do something about a broken border. It’s his job above all others to secure the nation,” Graham said at a press conference Thursday.

Also this week the House wave of retirements continued with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announcing his resignation at the end of the year and Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), who led the House as speaker pro tempore after McCarthy's ouster, saying he won't seek reelection.

Capping off the week was a nine-count indictment of Hunter Biden on tax crimes in California, alleging the president's son failed to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes while spending lavishly to fund his "extravagant lifestyle."

"Between 2016 and October 15, 2020, the Defendant spent this money on drugs, escorts and girlfriends, luxury hotels and rental properties, exotic cars, clothing, and other items of a personal nature, in short, everything but his taxes," the indictment from special counsel David Weiss stated.

Two IRS whistleblowers, Joseph Ziegler and Gary Shapley, had previously told Congress their tax fraud investigation into Hunter Biden warranted more serious charges but they were stonewalled by the Justice Department. On Thursday, after charges were announced that could carry a maximum sentence of 17 years in prison, the whistleblowers claimed "complete vindication of our thorough investigation."

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Here's a look at scenes from the week of Dec. 4 captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.

Senate fails to advance foreign aid bill because of border dispute

Swimmer Riley Gaines testifies to Congress about keeping transgender athletes out of women's sports

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will call it quits after being ousted as speaker

IRS whistleblowers say they were vindicated after Hunter Biden's indictment on nine tax charges

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) hears from British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on support for Ukraine aid

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and 'Squad' members call for Gaza ceasefire