"Pentagon Urges Congress to Provide Urgent Ukraine Funding Amid Dire Battlefield Situation"

Pentagon leaders urged Congress to pass a funding package for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the dire battlefield situation in Ukraine and the need for military weapons. The $95 billion foreign aid bill, which includes support for Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza and Ukraine, has been held up in the House. President Biden urged Congress to pass the aid, emphasizing the critical support it would provide to allies and the impact on the U.S. military and defense industry. Without the funding, the Pentagon warns of dire consequences for Ukraine and Israel, as well as the impact on U.S. forces and readiness.