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President Joe Biden was set to meet Wednesday with the top four congressional leaders from both parties as hepushes for an elusive deal to unlock billions in aid for embattled Ukraine and secure the southern border. House Speaker Mike Johnson will attend the White House meeting along with other top leaders. But he and his far right-wing Republican caucus have vowed to block any deal that does not rubber stamp their sweeping proposals for an extensive crackdown on illegal immigration. Many House GOP lawmakers also oppose more money to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion that is nearing its …

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