Schumer and McConnell Find Brief Respite in Bipartisanship Amid Contentious National Security package Negotiations
• Schumer made a Jay-Z "99 Problems" reference about his relationship with McConnell • They have worked together recently on bipartisan bills despite prior acrimony • Their cooperation comes as they negotiate a divisive national security package • Trump opposes the bill's immigration changes as too soft, risks "open borders" • Some Democrats oppose aid to Israel given Gaza devastation; some Republicans oppose more Ukraine aid