"Congressional Leaders and White House Struggle to Reach Deal on Ukraine and Border Funding"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism after meeting with President Biden about reaching a bipartisan agreement on a national security supplemental aid package, with a focus on providing support for Ukraine and addressing the situation at the border. While some called for addressing the border situation first, Biden emphasized the need for additional resources at the border and warned about the strategic consequences of inaction in Ukraine. The White House has stressed the urgency of new funding for Ukraine's defense and has seen encouraging progress on border talks, with the hope of pressing lawmakers to move quickly once an agreement is reached on the immigration portion of the supplemental package.