Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It NYT | Top Stories Reid J. Epstein, Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro 11 October 2025 at 03:38 Most Democrats left President Trump conspicuously unmentioned as they cheered a potential end to the conflict, reflecting the tricky politics around the war and their party’s deep hostility to Mr. Trump. © Pete Marovich for The New York TimesDemocrats are happy with the Mideast peace plan, but do not necessarily want to credit the man who sees himself as its architect.
Senate Passes Bipartisan $925 Billion Defense Policy Bill NYT | Top Stories Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro 10 October 2025 at 10:50 The legislation would provide a 3.8 percent pay raise for American troops, while funding weapons and overhauling military procurement. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesThe bill would expand the fighter jet program to authorize dozens more advanced F-35A jets.