Biden seeks $50 billion for domestic crises while aiding Israel and Ukraine

White House aides are preparing to propose spending approximately $50 billion on urgent domestic needs, including child care, high-speed internet access, natural disaster relief, and firefighting. This comes just days after President Biden unveiled a $100 billion request for international aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other priorities. The proposed legislation aims to address urgent domestic needs and demonstrate the administration's commitment to improving the U.S. economy. While it is unlikely to pass a Republican-controlled House, it may help the administration respond to potential political vulnerabilities. The fate of the international aid package is also uncertain in Congress, but it is more likely to garner bipartisan support. Biden's request will call for Congress to avert funding cliffs facing government programs and address urgent funding shortfalls in the United States.