Biden asks Congress for action on Ukraine aid, government funding

President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders on Tuesday to press for an emergency aid package to Ukraine and Israel, and to avert a partial government shutdown next month.

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February 26, 2024 - 2:19 PM

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Photo by Dreamstime / TNS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official.

The top four leaders include House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

During the meeting, the president will discuss the “urgency” of…

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