Democrats are heaping praise on the peace deal struck between Israel and Hamas, which unlocked the release of all living hostages in Gaza. But there are two words most Democrats are omitting when discussing the peace agreement: “Donald” and “Trump.”

Trump is heading to the Middle East this weekend for the formal signing of the ceasefire deal he helped broker between Israel and Hamas.

NBC was halted for urgent breaking news as concerns for US president Donald Trump ’s health grow across the globe. Yesterday, Trump told gathered military officials that he wants to use the city of Chicago as a “military proving ground” – sparking worries that he has gone too far, and that the 25 amendment should be invoked.

President Trump will host congressional leaders at the White House today with just a day and a half to avoid a government shutdown. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports from the White House and MSNBC's Ali Vitali reports from Capitol Hill.

TOLL OF TWO-YEAR WAR: The agreement comes almost two years to the day after the Hamas-led terrorist attacks on Israel that killed 1,200 people. Since then, more than 67,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.