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US border policy deal within reach despite efforts by Trump to derail it, senators say

Outlook had appeared grim following reports McConnell was walking away, but now lawmakers say text could be released in coming days

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Trump's opposition halts bipartisan immigration deal, McConnell's leadership questioned

This content discusses the dynamics between Republicans and Trump, their reliance on his orders, and the impact on legislation, particularly regarding immi...

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Senate border negotiations forge ahead despite pressure from Trump

Senate negotiators are continuing to work on a bipartisan border deal even after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested the politics around the agreement have shifted.

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Jeff Merkley and his former chief make their case against the filibuster - Roll Call

After riding the procedural roller coaster of the Senate, they wrote “Filibustered!: How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America.”

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Trump projected as Republican nominee after dominant victories in Iowa, NH

In this informative piece, we discuss the current state of the Republican nomination race, analyzing the results in Iowa and New Hampshire, and predicting ...

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Border tensions and legislative divisions grip Texas and Capitol Hill

This content highlights the sharp tensions over border security and immigration talks in Texas and on Capitol Hill, as divisions and disagreements among Re...

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Palestinian aid emerges as sticking point in supplemental talks - Roll Call

A dispute over humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank is the latest snag in efforts to reach a deal on a war funding and border package.

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Trump and his toadies are trying to rewrite history so that he’s not an insurrectionist

Trump didn’t do those bad things, according to GOP legislators, bankers, and Trump himself. And if he did, they didn’t count

The Guardian - US

Congress passes stopgap spending measure to dodge Friday shutdown threat

The House and the Senate have approved a short-term measure to keep the full federal government funded until early March.

WEKU

These lawmakers are still invested in banning congressional stock trades - Roll Call

An unlikely mix of members want to keep the effort alive. “Momentum hasn’t cooled,” says Rep. Abigail Spanberger.

Roll Call

Republicans show willingness to compromise on border deal negotiations

Discover the ongoing border negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, and the potential for a bipartisan deal that could address border restrictions ...

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Biden Holds Tough Ukraine Aid Talks With US Congress Chiefs

Washington's vital military assistance for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion has dried up.

International Business Times

Biden meeting doesn’t change contours of debate over Ukraine, border - Roll Call

President Joe Biden met with House and Senate leaders to press for aid to Ukraine, but GOP pressure for tougher border policies remain.

Roll Call

Abandoning Ukraine now would be a grave mistake

The long-term cost of failure would be far higher than any short-term bill for aiding Ukraine now. Yet Republicans are holding up $61 billion in aid in exchange for major changes to immigration policy.

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The Independent UK

Rand Paul teases 2024 election announcement

‘I’ve stayed out of the Republican Presidential primary so far – but I’ve seen enough,’ Kentucky senator says

The Independent UK

What is a government shutdown and why do they happen?

House speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that yet another stop-gap funding deal could be needed to avert a partial federal outage as representatives return from recess with clock ticking

Reason

D.C. Circuit Seems Skeptical of Trump's Alarmingly Broad Presidential Immunity Claim

As one appeals court judge pointed out, Trump's defense could literally let a president get away with murder.

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GOP capitulates on border issue, risking permanent minority status

Join Chris Bedford and Ned Ryan as they discuss the immigration crisis and question Senate Republicans' commitment to the American people. A fiery conversa...

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The Independent UK

Republicans are split on whether to endorse Donald Trump

The Maga faithful Senators have backed him. Others, not so much

Chicago Sun-Times

Congressional leaders announce an agreement on spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown

Money is set to lapse Jan. 19 for some agencies and Feb. 2 for others. The agreement is separate from the negotiations to secure additional funding for Israel and Ukraine.

Salon

Enough with the Big Lie

There is no competing narrative for January 6

The Independent UK

Trump remade the Supreme Court. Now it will determine his fate

From keeping Trump on the ballot, to his legal investigations to the abortion pill, the Supreme Court’s actions will shape Trump’s future

The Independent UK

The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it?

In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four leaders have been chosen by a minority of voters. The US’s Electoral College system is now functioning far from how its creators originally intended, Gustaf Kilander writes

WEKU

A look back at some of the top political stories of 2023

From former President Donald Trump's historic mug shot to the House speaker drama, here are moments that captured the unprecedented political drama and other powerful moments that unfolded in 2023.

Reason

The D.C. Circuit Mulls Trump's Alarmingly Broad Claim of Presidential Immunity From Prosecution

His lawyers say no jury can ever consider charges based on his "official acts" as president, which include his efforts to reverse Joe Biden's election.

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