"Biden Calls Congressional Leaders to Discuss Ukraine Aid and Government Shutdown"

President Biden will meet with congressional leaders to negotiate funding bills as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warns of a potential government shutdown at the end of the week. The meeting comes amid disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over funding priorities and policy riders. In addition to averting a shutdown, the meeting will also focus on passing a national security package, including military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Schumer has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the Senate-passed foreign aid legislation to the House floor, emphasizing the urgency of providing aid to Ukraine.