Posted 1/25/2024, 7:56:00 PM
Border Deal Inches Forward Despite Republican Concerns Over Benefitting Biden
- Congressional negotiators said a border deal was within reach, despite efforts by Trump and allies to derail talks
- McConnell reportedly said backing a deal could undermine Trump's election chances, but later denied saying this
- Failure to reach a deal risks stalling aid to Ukraine amid warnings soldiers may run out of ammo
- Trump urged lawmakers not to accept a deal on border security in order to blame Biden
- Some Republicans argue a bipartisan deal would only give Biden political cover without solving border issues