"Senate Border Talks Expand to Include Afghan Evacuees and High-Skilled Visas"

Senate negotiations on immigration policies to deter illegal border crossings have expanded to include discussions on Afghan evacuees, high-skilled visa holders' children, and work permits for asylum-seekers. The potential deal may also involve stricter asylum and deportation provisions, which have raised concerns among progressives and migrant advocates. The Biden administration and Senate negotiators have not reached a final agreement, with the main sticking point being the immigration parole authority. The administration has put revisions to the parole authority on the table, recognizing the need for compromise, while also considering harsher asylum laws and fast-track deportation programs.