President Biden convened a meeting with congressional leaders at the White House today to discuss key funding issues related to Ukraine, Israel, and the southern border. The president has proposed a $110.5 billion package that has been met with opposition from Republicans, creating a critical negotiation situation within the domestic political landscape.
Simultaneously, tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. On Tuesday, the United States conducted new strikes on Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. These strikes specifically targeted anti-ship ballistic missiles controlled by the group. As a result, officials have issued a warning for ships to avoid the Red Sea until further notice due to the potential of retaliatory attacks from the Houthis.
