"Biden Urges Congressional Leaders to Avert Shutdown and Provide Aid to Ukraine and Israel"
President Biden met with congressional leaders to address the looming federal shutdown and the urgent need for funding for Ukraine. Without a spending deal, vital services and assistance programs in the U.S. could be affected, while Ukraine faces a critical shortage of munitions in its conflict with Russia. Congressional negotiations have stalled over funding for various programs, including food assistance, and a potential government shutdown looms as the deadline approaches.