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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre gives a news conference Monday afternoon, as Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel makes resolving the current impasse even more urgent. funding in Congress.
President Biden held a conference call with leaders of both parties in both houses on Sunday to reiterate the importance of passing the National Security Supplementary Bill. As Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted Monday, U.S. support played a role in Israel’s ability to block most air attacks.
Monday afternoon, Biden meet first Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani then with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
The briefing is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
Watch the live video above.
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