"Senate GOP Threatens Bipartisan Border Bill, Putting Deal in Jeopardy"

A bipartisan immigration deal to address U.S. asylum and border control policy faces skepticism as at least two dozen Senate Republicans express serious doubts about the legislation's chances. Sen. James Lankford, one of the bill's negotiators, indicated that the planned vote on the motion to start debate may not be approved, with concerns raised during a closed-door GOP meeting. The $118 billion national security bill includes border provisions, but Republican opposition, fueled by pressure from House Republicans and former President Trump, has intensified, while some Senate Democrats also express frustration with the lack of transparency and involvement in the negotiating process.