{"id":2074261,"date":"2023-10-20T13:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T17:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-funding-request-includes-75b-for-ukraine-and-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T14:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T18:00:07","slug":"biden-funding-request-includes-75b-for-ukraine-and-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-funding-request-includes-75b-for-ukraine-and-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden seeks $75B for Ukraine and Israel in funding request."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-funding-request-includes-75b-for-ukraine-and-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074261&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by SAUL LOEB\/AFP via \u2064Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>10:30\u2064 AM \u2013 Friday, \u2062October 20, 2023<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden \u200dhas requested supplemental funding\u200d of \u2062$105 billion from Congress, with $60 billion allocated to Ukraine and $14 billion to Israel. This move \u200caims to strengthen national security \u2064and support \u2064critical needs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Biden \u2062administration\u2062 made the \u2062request on Friday morning, \u200ba day after the \u2062president gave his second prime-time Oval Office address explaining why the\u2064 aid was in the best interest of the United \u2064States. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cOver the coming weeks, the administration looks \u2064forward to continued engagement with members\u2064 of both parties to reach a comprehensive, bipartisan agreement to fund the Government and \u200binvest in critical national priorities,\u201d director of OMB Shalanda Young said in the letter to Congress. \u201cAs part of that process, the Congress has \u200dan opportunity and obligation\u200c to advance our national security by addressing critical needs that should earn Bipartisan support.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The funding for Israel will be used to strengthen its air and missile defense systems such as the Iron Dome\u200d and Iron Beam, an energy \u200claser weapon \u200dused in air defense.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Additionally, the money would\u2063 also be used \u2064to help \u200cmake \u201ccutting-edge\u201d \u200bdetection technology at the Southern Border\u200d and \u201cinvestigative capabilities to prevent cartels from\u2063 trafficking fentanyl into the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 Biden administration also said some of the aid will\u200c go to Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAt the same time, we are \u200dalso requesting\u2062 support to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance for civilians impacted by the war in Gaza, who have nothing to do \u200cwith Hamas and are suffering greatly as well,\u201d\u2064 National \u2064Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on a press \u2062call Friday morning. \u201cThis budget request will also help \u2063the administration enhance embassy security in Israel and for neighboring embassies as we stay vigilant against threats to our\u2064 personnel\u200d who serve our country every day overseas.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the request will not be voted on by\u2063 Congress anytime soon because of the vacancy of a Speaker of the House.<\/p>\n<p>Jim Jordan failed \u200dfor a third time on Friday to be elected\u200d after only receiving 194 \u2064votes, which \u200cfalls \u200dshort of the required 217 votes for the\u200c majority.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! 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Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-4'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare\u200b this \u2062post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>President Biden calls for peace in Gaza, while also promoting lethal aid to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Sidney Powell pleads guilty\u2062 in the Georgia Election Case, the U.S. Navy shoots down a missile from Yemen\u2019s Houthi \u200dRebels and the Jim Jordan for Speaker push continues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This week, the world witnessed a \u200cremarkable operation as nearly 300 trapped American citizens were safely flown out of Israel to Florida amid the Israel-Hamas war. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Radical leftist Hamas supporters\u200b gather at the \u200cCapitol led by Representatives Rashida Tlaib \u200band Cori Bush. \u2064 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Elon Musk said the social media platform \u2063X will soon \u200dlaunch two new tiers of premium subscriptions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Bitcoin jumped on Friday above\u200c $30,000 for first time since July, taking gains for the week past 10%.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Meta and TikTok have been \u200dgiven\u200c a\u2063 week to provide details\u200d on measures taken to counter the spread of\u200b terrorist, violent content and hate speech on their platforms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Netflix increased \u200dsubscription prices for \u200bsome \u2063streaming plans as\u2062 it shattered expectations for \u200cnew customers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b What\u200b is the purpose of President Joe Biden&#8217;s request for \u2064$105 billion in supplementary funding?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Title: President \u2063Joe Biden Requests $105 Billion in Supplementary Funding to \u2064Strengthen National Security and Address Critical Needs<\/p>\n<p>Introduction:<\/p>\n<p>In a move aimed at bolstering national security and\u2064 supporting vital requirements, President Joe Biden has requested Congress\u2063 for supplementary\u2063 funding of\u2062 $105 billion. The\u200d allocation includes $60 billion designated for Ukraine\u200c and $14 billion for\u2063 Israel. This article explores the details of President Biden&#8217;s funding request and its intended purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Funding Distribution:<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s administration made the request on Friday following \u2063his second prime-time Oval \u200dOffice \u2063address,\u200c where he explained the significance of providing aid to Ukraine and Israel.\u200d Out \u2064of the total funding,\u200b $60 billion is earmarked for\u200c Ukraine,\u200d while $14 billion \u2062is \u200dallocated to Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening National Security:<\/p>\n<p>The funding for Israel will primarily be utilized to enhance its \u2062air\u2064 and missile defense systems, which include advanced\u2063 technologies \u2063such as the Iron Dome and Iron Beam. The Iron \u200dDome\u2063 is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-seeks-more-air-defense-help-from-the-west\/\" title=\"Ukraine Seeks More Air Defense Help from the West\">effective air defense system<\/a>, while the Iron Beam utilizes energy laser technology to counter missile threats.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing Critical\u2063 Needs:<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a portion of the requested funds will be directed towards enhancing detection technology at the Southern\u2064 Border, aiding efforts \u200bto \u200bprevent cartels from trafficking fentanyl\u2062 into\u2063 the United States. The \u2063Biden \u200badministration also intends to\u200b allocate aid to \u2063Palestinian refugees in\u2062 the\u200b West Bank and nearby areas.<\/p>\n<p>Humanitarian Assistance:<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledging the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, \u200cPresident Biden&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-funding-request-includes-75b-for-ukraine-and-israel\/\" title=\"Biden seeks B for Ukraine and Israel in funding request.\">budget request emphasizes providing life-saving\u2062 humanitarian assistance<\/a> to civilians affected\u200c by\u200c the ongoing \u2062conflict. \u200cThis assistance is intended \u200cfor those who are not associated with Hamas but have suffered significantly \u200cdue to the conflict. \u2064The funding will also enhance embassy security in Israel and \u2063neighboring embassies, \u200bensuring the safety of\u2062 personnel \u2063serving the country.<\/p>\n<p>Congressional\u2062 Action:<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2063 the urgency of\u200d President \u200bBiden&#8217;s \u200bfunding request, it will be delayed in the absence of a Speaker of the House. Jim\u2064 Jordan&#8217;s unsuccessful bid for the \u2064position \u200bon Friday, falling short of the required majority votes, has contributed \u200bto the\u200b current vacancy.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s request for \u2063$105 billion\u200b in supplementary funding is a proactive step towards strengthening national security and \u2063addressing critical\u2062 needs. The allocation of funds to Ukraine and \u200dIsrael reflects the administration&#8217;s commitment to supporting vital allies. While Congress is yet to vote\u2064 on this request, it presents an opportunity for bipartisan cooperation and a chance to \u2063prioritize national security interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>his address to the nation. The proposed funding aims to support Ukraine with $60 billion and Israel with $14 billion. 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