The Biden administration’s top officials informed American lawmakers on Tuesday that the White House’s $106 billion emergency funding request, which includes assistance for Ukraine and Israel, is crucial for the security of the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testified about the request, which is facing strong opposition from the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson provides further details.

Source: voanews.com