Biden makes urgent budget request to support Israel and Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he will send an urgent budget request to Congress in a bid to garner funds to support its allies and cater to America's security needs. In a televised address from the White House, Biden drew a parallel between "Hamas's terrorism" and "Putin's tyranny," saying that both are "annihilating their neighboring democracies." He also argued that backing Israel and Ukraine is a "smart investment" that will benefit American security for generations.