"Biden and Speaker Johnson Forge Alliance for Aid to Israel and Ukraine"

President Biden met with new House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss his request for $106 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine, and other national security needs. Johnson, a conservative Republican, expressed little interest in providing additional money for Ukraine but emphasized the importance of supporting Israel. He stated that Congress would first bring a separate bill to provide $14.5 billion in aid to Israel, pending more information about the Biden administration's Ukraine strategy. Johnson's first day in office was marked by discussions on mass shootings, government funding, and the challenges he faces as speaker.