US Lawmakers Discuss Israel Aid Package Amidst Political Dysfunction

The White House will meet with top House lawmakers to discuss plans for sending aid to Israel, as the Biden administration prepares a supplemental funding request to support Israel's military and defense capabilities in its conflict with Hamas. The meeting aims to brief key leaders on the situation in Israel and Ukraine, but it remains uncertain whether the House can act on such legislation before Republicans choose a new speaker. The White House has also considered tying Israel aid to funding for Ukraine, a move that some House Republicans have warned could jeopardize support for the entire package.