Senators Still Negotiating Border Security Funding Before Holiday Recess
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Senators are still negotiating a year-end border security deal, but an agreement is not expected before the holiday recess. Funding for Ukraine aid is also still unfinished.
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President Biden is taking criticism from progressive Democrats on issues like immigration, foreign policy, and the environment as he heads into reelection mode.
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Former President Trump escalated his immigration rhetoric over the weekend, claiming migrants are "poisoning the blood" of America. Critics drew parallels to Adolf Hitler.
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Pressure is growing on Israel to wind down its military campaign in Gaza due to the high Palestinian civilian death toll. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin relayed U.S. concerns in meetings with Israeli officials.
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AAA predicts this holiday travel season will break records, with 7.5 million Americans expected to fly between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1. Airfares are up 3% from last year.