Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday to appeal for U.S. aid for his country, which is suffering from Russian bombings. During the visit, Senator Lindsey Graham asked Zelenskyy to thank Mike Johnson for being willing to pass a package if border security is included, while House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar criticized Johnson for not inviting all House members. Senator J.D. Vance called the visit "grotesque" and Senator Roger Marshall said it was designed to apply pressure on Republicans. It is unclear if Zelenskyy's visit will be successful in helping to secure the aid package.
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President Biden has invited the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas to the White House for an in-person meeting on Wednesday. Vice President Harris, Second Gentleman Emhoff, and National Security Adviser Sullivan have all previously met with the families, and the President has held a video conference call. The meeting is part of the Biden administration's effort to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas and to show support for those affected by the conflict.
Special Counsel Jack Smith is attempting to prevent the trial of former President Donald Trump from slipping past the 2024 presidential election by filing a request with the Supreme Court to take up the case and rule quickly. Trump is currently the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary and Smith is attempting to bypass the appeals court to prevent any delays that could push back the trial until after the election. The Supreme Court has yet to respond to Smith's request, and it remains to be seen whether Smith will be successful in his efforts.
President Biden is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House to discuss a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which has stalled in Congress due to disagreements over U.S. immigration policies. Last week, a Democratic bill with billions in aid for both Ukraine and Israel failed to pass the Senate. President Biden has pleaded with Congress to pass the aid package, which is necessary for Ukraine to battle Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression.
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House to update him on the situation in Ukraine and reaffirm the United States' commitment to the country. The aid package for Ukraine has been stalled on Capitol Hill due to disagreements over immigration policies, and Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., expressed his frustration with the stalemate. The White House is hopeful that the visit will help move the process forward and provide more financial and military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Nikki Haley has become the latest high profile Republican presidential candidate to file primary paperwork in New Hampshire, with polls showing President Donald Trump with a commanding lead. Recent endorsements of other candidates have not moved the needle politically in Iowa, and the outcome of the New Hampshire primary could be determined by the 300,000 undeclared voters in the state.
Over 500 Harvard faculty members have come together to show their support for the university's president, Claudine Gay, who is facing potential ouster after her comments during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The letter urges the Harvard Corporation to resist calls to remove Gay from her title and to defend the university's independence and commitment to academic freedom. The petition has since gained over 700 signatures from Harvard faculty members and alumni, and has been met with both praise and criticism from the Harvard community.
House Republicans are set to vote Wednesday to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The resolution, if passed, would declare that any subpoenas issued after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy declared the inquiry on September 27th would carry the same legal weight as those issued after the vote. Democrats have argued that the inquiry is a waste of time and resources, and the vote is expected to be close, as Republicans can only afford three defections for the resolution to pass.