According to a NEWSMAX report, President Joe Biden is now willing to meet with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to work on passing an emergency funding package for Ukraine and Israel.
Biden previously refused to meet with the Speaker but had a change of heart after a weekend break in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
“I’d be happy to meet with him if he has anything to say,” Biden told reporters.
From NEWSMAX:
The remarks might signal that the White House is ramping up the effort to ensure passage of the $95 billion aid bill to Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza, which the Senate has already approved.
Supporters have argued the fall of Avdiivka to Russian forces and death of Russia opposition leader Alexey Navalny intensified the quick need for an aid bill.
“We’re making a big mistake not responding,” Biden told reporters, adding that he hoped Navalny’s death would rally support.
Biden also said he’s considering new sanctions on Russia after Navalny’s death, Bloomberg reported.
The Biden Administration is also hoping to provide Ukraine with new long-range ballistic missiles once Congress approves the aid package.
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The Biden administration is working to provide Ukraine with new long-range ballistic missiles when and if Congress approves more military aid, reports said. https://t.co/0glJK058qA pic.twitter.com/2MzM71nL6W
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