Overview

• President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson advocate for bipartisan support to pass Ukraine aid during the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon.
• Biden emphasizes the need for Congress to pass the national security supplemental, which includes significant funding for Ukraine.
• Johnson signals readiness to move on Ukraine aid but suggests the House version may differ from the Senate's.
• The Speaker faces pressure from within his own party, with some members vocally opposing additional aid to Ukraine.
• The debate over Ukraine aid is tied to broader discussions on government funding and border security policy.