The White House asked Congress on Friday for $6.4 billion to aid Ukraine as it fends off a Russian invasion, including $3.5 billion in Pentagon funding and $2.9 billion for foreign security and humanitarian assistance.
Biden administration officials briefed congressional appropriations and leadership staff on the funding proposal, which is expected to “evolve” as the administration works with international partners to “assess on-the-ground needs,” according to a White House budget office official.
Lawmakers are considering including the new request as part of a broader spending
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