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A Skeptic of the G.O.P.’s Hard Immigration Line Becomes Its Champion
Representative Tony Gonzales, who represents a Texas border district, drew a censure and primary opponents for defying his fellow Republicans on immigration. Now he has swung into line.
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A Skeptic of the G.O.P.’s Hard Immigration Line Becomes Its Champion
Representative Tony Gonzales, who represents a Texas border district, drew a censure and primary opponents for defying his fellow Republicans on immigration. Now he has swung into line.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSenate Wraps Up Year by Punting the Most Difficult Issues to 2024
But leaders of both parties cited steady progress on a package tying Ukraine military assistance to tougher border policies and hope for a deal early next month.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSenate Confirms Remaining Senior Officers, Ending Tuberville’s Protest
The Alabama Republican, under pressure from his own party, agreed to drop his objections to the remaining 11 military nominees to four-star positions, allowing their swift confirmation.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSchumer Delays Holiday Break, Pressing for Border Deal to Unlock Ukraine Aid
The majority leader said he would keep the Senate in session to allow time for an elusive immigration compromise, as Democrats criticized the G.O.P.-led House for leaving without helping Ukraine.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSenate Passes Defense Bill, Steering Clear of Far-Right Policy Dictates
The $886 billion legislation is the product of bipartisan negotiations between the House and Senate in which right-wing restrictions on abortion, transgender care and diversity initiatives were jettisoned.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianBiden is expected to request $100 billion for Israel, Ukraine and other crises.
The emergency funding request to Congress, which would also include funds to fortify border security, is expected by Friday.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianCongressional leaders are confident that Israel did not cause the Gaza hospital explosion.
The heads of the House and Senate intelligence panels released joint statements, while Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, emerged from a classified briefing stating Israel was not at fault.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSome Republican lawmakers reject calls for Israeli restraint after Hamas attacks.
While some Democrats urged the Biden administration to pressure Israel to protect Palestinian civilians, prominent Republicans said Hamas, not Israel, was responsible for the casualties.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianBiden administration seeks emergency aid package for both Israel and Ukraine.
Aid to Ukraine lapsed last month amid Republican resistance, while aid for Israel in its war with Hamas has drawn bipartisan support in recent days.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSchumer Plans Vote of Support Upon Returning From Israel
A delegation led by Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will meet with senior Israeli officials to discuss an aid package this weekend.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianBipartisan Group of U.S. Lawmakers Meets With Netanyahu in Israel
A senator and three representatives met with Israel’s prime minister to express solidarity after the attacks by Hamas.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianSenate Democrat Threatens to Block More of Military Aid to Egypt
The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee could force the Biden administration to reverse its decision to send Egypt $235 million in military assistance.
publicat de By Karoun DemirjianChinese Hackers Stole 60,000 State Dept. Emails in Breach Reported in July
The disclosure by department officials to Senate staff members revealed the scope of the hack of government email accounts managed through Microsoft.
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