President Biden will speak in the Oval Office alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of a joint press conference.
Washington — President Biden is welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a state visit on Wednesday as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy.Mr. Biden will speak in the Oval Office alongside Albanese ahead of a joint press conference at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Bidens are hosting a state dinner for Albanese and his partner, Jodie Haydon, on Wednesday evening.
Asked Tuesday if humanitarian aid is reaching Gaza fast enough, the president responded, 'Not fast enough.' Mr. Biden is urging Congress to pass a supplemental package that includes billions in aid for Israel, but the House is paralyzed from passing legislation until lawmakers elect a new speaker. House Republicans intend to vote on the latest GOP speaker nominee, Rep. Mike Johnson, on Wednesday. At a dinner at the White House on Tuesday, Mr.
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