



To keep the government open past Oct. 1, lawmakers in Congress have to agree on a spending bill.

Senator Chuck Schumer, left, and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, congratulated Zohran Mamdani but stopped short of endorsing him.

Senator Chuck Schumer and Democrats warned that the measure was the leading edge of a broader assault by Republicans on abortion rights.

President Biden understands that he faces an uphill battle to convince voters, donors and the political class that his debate performance was an anomaly, allies said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a meeting with President Biden in Israel, last October.

The agreement includes an increase in Pentagon spending to $886.3 billion and holds nondefense funding essentially flat at $772.7 billion

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey on his way to a closed-door meeting with fellow Senate Democrats on Thursday.

βOn some things, Leader McConnell and I disagree vehemently,β said Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader. βOn others, we agree and work together to get done.β