President Biden is reiterating his plea to Congress to pass a national security funding request that includes money for Ukraine, as the White House warns Ukraine funding will dry up by the end of the month. The president is giving remarks directed at Congress from the White House on Wednesday.
The Office of Management and Budget sent a letter to Congress on Monday urging the House and Senate to approve more money for Ukraine, both to support the country in its battle against Russian aggression and to replenish U.S. military supplies.
“I want to be clear: without congressional action, by the end of the year we will run out of resources to procure more weapons and equipment for Ukraine and to provide equipment from U.S. military stocks,” OMB Director Shalanda Young wrote to Congress. “There is no magical point of funding available to meet this moment. We are out of money — and nearly out of time.”
Mr. Biden’s address comes an hour after former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that he will be leaving Congress at the end of the month, before his term ends.
The current speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson, says Ukraine aid won’t pass without funding for border security.
How to watch President Biden’s remarks
- What: President Biden urges Congress to pass funding for Ukraine
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
- Time: Noon ET
- Location: Roosevelt Room, the White House
- Online stream: Live on CBS News in the video player above and on your mobile or streaming device
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