"Biden Hosts Critical Meeting with Congressional Leaders on Immigration, Ukraine Aid, and National Security"

President Biden has called for a meeting with the top congressional leaders to discuss national security funding, including aid for Ukraine and Israel, as well as border security. The meeting comes at a critical time as Congress must pass a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Bipartisan Senate negotiators are also working on increased border security measures in exchange for additional military aid for Ukraine, with some sticking points remaining. Republicans have emphasized border security as a key issue for the 2024 elections, urging the president to use executive authority to secure the southern border.