News As Trump relents on Puerto Rico and border funding, senators approve deal for $19.1 billion in disaster aid May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Ledyard King and Michael Collins, USA TODAY Comments Off on As Trump relents on Puerto Rico and border funding, senators approve deal for $19.1 billion in disaster aid Senators approved a disaster aid package that was held up over immigration issues and President Trump's opposition to funds for Puerto Rico.