"Biden Urges Congressional Leaders to Avert Shutdown and Provide Aid to Ukraine and Israel"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
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.