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Zelenskyy visits Capitol Hill with U.S. aid for Ukraine at risk of collapse

By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Zelenskyy has told leaders in Congress that with U.S. aid his country can win the war with Russia. But Zelenskyy arrived Tuesday on Capitol Hill to a darker mood than when he swooped in last winter for a hero's welcome.

WATCH: Biden hosts White House Hanukkah ceremony amid fears of rising antisemitism

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The White House says Biden plans to talk about how Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles, and that — even in dark times — we can find the light.

WATCH: Marking start of Hanukkah, Emhoff condemns antisemitism, says Biden and Harris ‘have your back’

By Associated Press

Emhoff, the first Jewish person to be the spouse of one of the country's nationally elected leaders, highlighted fear in the Jewish community, moments before the menorah was lit on the Ellipse, just south of the White House.

WATCH: White House holds briefing as the U.S. sanctions money lending network to Yemen’s Houthi rebels

By Associated Press

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. has already heard from “several key partners” interested in potentially joining the Combined Maritime Forces.

WATCH: White House announces U.S., South Korea and Japan officials will meet to discuss North Korean threat

By Associated Press

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s growing military threat and other regional security issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia.

WATCH: Biden hosts Angola’s president in an effort to showcase strengthened ties

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The White House meeting follows Angola's move to position itself as a strategic partner to the U.S. and its shift away from Russian and Chinese influence under Lourenço's tenure.

Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their diverse backgrounds

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The Democratic president wants to add to more than 150 of his judicial selections who've already been confirmed.

The White House and Congress are running out of time to cut a deal on a contentious spy program

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Biden administration officials warn that without the program, the government won't be able to collect crucial intelligence overseas.

White House releases plan to grow radio spectrum access, with possible benefits for internet, drones

By Associated Press

The increasingly digitized and mobile economy has put pressure on the available range of frequencies used for wireless communication. The spectrum is also vital for national security and responding to disasters.

WATCH: Biden welcomes Stanley Cup champions, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, to White House

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

Biden joked about ignoring his sagging poll numbers in Nevada and thanked the team for their role in helping the city recover from the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas.