DUP leader tells Chuck Schumer to 'read a history book' as Brexit jostling continues in Washington

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says Chuck Schumer needs to read some history books.

Chuck Schumer urged the DUP to endorse the Windsor Framework, the new UK-EU post-Brexit deal announced last month.

Expect delicate language from Irish govt as the focus remains on DUP.

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says it's a 'very important we listen to the DUP'.

It's expected the US president will give further details of next month's visit to the island of Ireland during Friday's bilateral meeting with the Taoiseach. Mr Biden is also expected to reiterate his administration's support for the Windsor Framework, and encourage all parties in Northern Ireland to endorse it..