The White House has formally submitted to Congress a hefty funding request that includes aid for Israel and Ukraine. President Biden is asking lawmakers to approve more than 105 billion dollars to support Israel and Ukraine. The request also includes money for border security and countering China’s influence. However, the chances of progress on Capitol […]
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Biden requests $105 billion for Israel, Ukraine, the border and more
The White House has formally submitted to Congress a hefty funding request that includes aid for Israel and Ukraine. President Biden is asking lawmakers to approve more than 105 billion dollars to support Israel and Ukraine. The request also includes money for border security and countering China’s influence. However, the chances of progress on Capitol Hill are in doubt because of political resistance, as well as Republican infighting that has left the House without a speaker.