Fear and gloating about US at top democracy gathering

Fear persists that Israel's forceful retaliation, and what comes next in Gaza, will distract the U.S. from Kyiv's needs. Biden is grappling with a funding fight at home, where Democrats express skepticism at more support for Israel while Republicans say assisting Ukraine is a fool's errand. And the prospect of a potential knock-down, drag-out election bout between Biden and former President Donald Trump could pressure the White House to follow the political winds. The general consensus, after speaking with 11 U.S. and foreign officials as well as American lawmakers, is that the White House will secure billions in military aid…