News Biden asks Congress for more than $13 billion in aid to Ukraine. He may be in for a fight. August 10, 2023August 10, 2023Francesca Chambers, USA TODAYComments Off on Biden asks Congress for more than $13 billion in aid to Ukraine. He may be in for a fight. Biden's request will pit him against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other Republicans who want to abide by a cap set during debt ceiling talks.