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Sen James Lankford
Here’s Why the Senate Border Security Bill Was ‘Dead on Arrival’
Illegal immigrants by the millions are entering the United States, as Congress is unable to fix loopholes, and President Joe Biden refuses to do so.
Democrats Refused to Include Measures to Address Illegal Immigrant Crisis in Cities: Sen. Lankford
Newly proposed bipartisan comprehensive immigration and asylum reforms face tough road ahead in both chambers of Congress.
House Republicans Say Speaker Is Right to Doubt Unpublished Senate Border Deal
One purported aspect of the deal allows for border officials to close the border if they encounter a daily average of 5,000 people across the span of a week.
House Republicans Weigh Options Amid Doubts on Senate Border Deal
A possible solution might be to split off aid to Israel already approved by the House from the supplemental spending bill sought by President Biden.
Senators Push Proposal to Keep Congress in Town Until New Federal Budget Is Approved
Congress is embroiled in a budget impasse that seems likely to force a government shutdown but a bipartisan group of senators think they have a better way
Sen. Lankford Wants All US Embassies to Track and Counter China’s Predatory Lending Programs
Newly proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate would require every American overseas embassy to designate an employee to monitor activities of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and develop strategies for countering it.
