Biden, Congressional Leaders Push Speaker Johnson to Accept Ukraine Aid Deal Linked to Border Security Funding
• President Biden and congressional leaders pressure Speaker Johnson to accept expected Ukraine aid and border security deal • Deal includes funding for Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific amid rising national security concerns • Johnson initially pushes back, calls for more time, pitches House-passed border bill instead • McConnell urges looking broadly at pressing security needs, warns of consequences if aid delayed • At White House meeting, Johnson softens stance but still raises questions on strategy, border as priority