Posted 2/26/2024, 11:00:40 AM
Biden Seeks Deal with Congress to Prevent Government Shutdown, Pass Critical Aid Packages
- Democrats warn of potential government shutdown by end of week due to lack of agreement on spending bills
- Biden to host Congressional leaders Tuesday to negotiate and try to prevent shutdown
- Dispute over conservative policy riders House Republicans want attached to bills
- Also need to pass critical military aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
- House Speaker Johnson under pressure to bring Senate aid package to a vote soon