2. The Republican-led Senate gave its reluctant approval to President Trump’s surprise deal with the Democrats to raise the debt limit, fund the government and provide billions in disaster aid.

House Speaker Paul Ryan explained the deal — a day after being blindsided by it — as Mr. Trump’s effort to create a “bipartisan moment” during the recovery from Hurricane Harvey. Here’s the full video of his chat with our congressional editor.

Mr. Trump doubled down on his new partnership. At Representative Nancy Pelosi’s request, he tweeted that DACA recipients shouldn’t worry about their status in the six months before the program ends. “No action!” he promised.

Above, the French artist JR’s latest work: a huge mural on the U.S.-Mexico border, viewable only from the northern side. “For this little kid, there are no walls and borders,” he said.