January 18, 2024: The complex balancing act of a Ukraine-border compromise

Published: Jan. 18, 2024, 10:50 a.m.

With a partial government shutdown just days away, a clutch of top government officials \u2014 including President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson \u2014 met yesterday to negotiate a potential spending deal. But before any deal gets finalized, they must reach a compromise on two big issues: border security (a priority for the GOP) and aid to Ukraine (a priority for Biden). So, what, if anything, changed in the meeting? And what\u2019s the state of play today? White House reporter Myah Ward shares her readout with Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels.\nPlaybook co-author Eugene Daniels interviews White House reporter Myah Ward.