Biden to Press House, Senate Leaders on Ukraine, Government Funding as Shutdown Deadline Looms

Four congressional leaders will meet with the president this week as he presses for support in passing a contentious bill to avoid a government shutdown.

The White House in Washington on Feb. 15, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden has plans to convene a meeting with four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press for their support in passing a contentious emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, and avoid a looming government shutdown next month.

According to The White House, President Biden will meet with the Congressional leaders on Tuesday and “discuss the urgency of passing the bipartisan national security supplemental and keeping the government open.”