Democrats voice concerns over Biden’s Saudi trip: ‘Their values are not ours’ – as it happened

• President to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia on first Middle East trip
• January 6 panel postpones hearing over technical issues
• At least 108 Republican candidates back election lie - analysis
• Garland watching hearings amid pressure to investigate Trump
• Sign up to receive First Thing - our daily briefing by email

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer said the text of the gun control compromise reached by senators this weekend should come in the coming days."

Before the chamber can vote on the proposal, it needs to see a bill first, following this weekend's announcement of an agreement that could pass the evenly divided Senate.