Biden sought to convince Americans that aid for Ukraine and Israel is a matter of national security. But the U.S. House won't be able to pass legislation unless it can elect a speaker.
President Biden used a rare Oval Office address Thursday to urge Americans to support more military funding for Israel in the wake of a deadly Hamas attack and more aid for Ukraine in its protracted war against Russia. 'I know these conflicts can seem far away, and it's natural to ask why does this matter to America?' Biden said in his speech, adding that Israel's and Ukraine's success are 'vital for America's national security.
Before the speech, Biden spoke with Zelensky to underscore 'continued strong bipartisan support' for Kyiv, according to a White House readout of the phone call. But U.S. public support for supplying Ukraine with weapons has waned, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Oct. 5. The survey found 41% of respondents agreed Washington should supply weapons to Ukraine, compared with 35% who disagreed. In May, 46% of respondents said the U.S.
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