Biden Convenes Top Congressional Leaders to Discuss Ukraine Aid, US Border Deal

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House of U.S. Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries speak to reporters outside the White House after Democratic and Republican leaders met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, Jan. 17, 2024. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson talks with reporters outside the White House in Washington, Jan. 17, 2024, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

U.S. President Joe Biden convened top congressional leaders at the White House to underscore Ukraine's security needs, a meeting that comes at a pivotal time as senators narrow on a landmark immigration deal that could unlock $110 billion in stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.