President Joe Biden engaged in a call on Sunday with key congressional leaders to address the escalating situation in the Middle East. The call included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, as confirmed by an aide to Schumer.
The discussion among lawmakers remains divided on the issue of providing additional funding to Israel following Iran's recent strikes against the country. A crucial point of contention in Congress is whether to link aid to Israel with a broader national security aid package that would encompass financial support for Ukraine and Taiwan.
