U.S. President Joe Biden met with congressional leaders including Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss Ukraine aid and government funding.
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Biden intends to emphasize 'the urgency of passing the bipartisan national security supplemental and keeping the government open'
Biden warned that failure to pass additional funding for Ukraine would be a historic failure that could threaten global and domestic security
The Senate approved national security funding that included funds for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific allies
Johnson made it clear the bill would not be voted on in the House because it lacks provisions to protect against migrants from Mexico
The White House accused Johnson of putting 'his domestic policy above the security of the American people'
Biden will meet with House Speaker to unlock billions in aid to Ukraine and allies
The meeting aims to avert US government shutdown and pass bipartisan national security supplemental
Internal US estimates suggest Ukraine faces potentially catastrophic ammunition and air defence shortage by spring
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