After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to strike any agreement before the new year.
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Democrats Clash Over Move to Add Asylum Changes to War Funding Bill
Democrats and the White House have agreed in principle to raise the threshold for asylum claims as part of the bill to fund wars in Israel and Ukraine, but liberals are livid — and Republicans want more.
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Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight
Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts.
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Biden Says He Is Taking a ‘Hard Look’ at Student Loan Relief
President Biden said the amount would not be $50,000 per borrower, which some Democrats and advocates are pushing for as a way to address economic and racial disparities.