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US president says call by most senior Democrat in the Senate for a new government reflects views of ‘many Americans’
Comments from Joe Biden ally reflect growing anger in Washington over war in Gaza
Senate leaders from both parties urge Trump-ally Mike Johnson to back more US funding for Kyiv
Democrat push for $60bn package remains in balance as Republicans set to haggle over terms
Last-gasp proposal for pared-down bill would also need to pass Republican-controlled House
Compromise bill faces opposition from Republicans after Donald Trump said he was against negotiations
Continuing resolution would give divided Congress more time to pass budget under threat of a shutdown
Lawmakers request Beijing’s influence to contain hostilities after surprise Hamas attack on Israel
Legislation heads to Biden for his signature just four days before Treasury deadline
Upper chamber of Congress begins considering legislation to avert a default
Win for Raphael Warnock strengthens US party’s hold on upper chamber and prompts Republican hand-wringing
Senators will meet on Tuesday to seek a way forward after Joe Manchin rejected legislation
Upper house of Congress passes stop-gap measure to stave off threat of a default
As Senate majority leader, veteran Democrat faces balancing an impeachment trial with an ambitious legislative plan
Deal with Republicans provides time to consider Biden appointments and stimulus
Vice-president accused of ignoring call to discuss invoking 25th amendment
President says he expects to face litigation challenging his authority to act on his own
Trump accuses Democrats of wanting to bail out local governments run by their party
Schumer tries to build a case for ‘cover-up’ as House managers battle for witnesses
Charles Schumer and Tom Cotton say video-sharing app is ‘potential counter-intelligence threat’
White House hopes to build support with individual Democrats for deal on wall funding
Schumer wants vote on US Treasury’s plans for groups owned by Russian billionaire
President Trump has threatened to use executive powers to build his border wall
Party aims to pass bills to fund federal agencies as Trump issues invitation for talks
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