REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden may consider a supplemental request of about $100 billion that would include defense aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, multiple sources familiar with the request told Reuters on Tuesday.
Two of the sources said the request was for a full year of funding, explaining the large size.
Bloomberg first reported that Biden was considering making a $100 billion request.
Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber's top Republican, said he expected the request to include assistance for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, and said Republicans want it to include "something serious" for the border.
Top Biden administration officials will hold a classified briefing on Wednesday for the Senate on the situation in Israel and Gaza.
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