Can Congress agree on an immigration deal meant to quell the chaos at America’s southern border? Lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to wrestle with that question.
A border deal is also seen as the last hurdle for getting foreign aid to American allies around the world.
Senators believe they’re close to a bipartisan border compromise. One of the final issues centers around parole authority or the so-called “catch and release” policy that allows border crossers to come into the country rather than be detained.
As negotiators iron out the details, Senate Republican leaders pushed the importance of a deal.
“The entire world understands what’s at stake here in the Senate in the coming weeks. America’s national security begins with securing and maintaining our borders. It’s a matter of basic sovereignty. But we’re also a global superpower with global responsibilities,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the Senate floor this week.
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A border deal is seen as a key to unlocking new aid for Ukraine and Israel. However, nothing is certain even if the Senate agrees to something. House Republicans haven’t shown they
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