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- Republicans have been pushing an immigration funding bill through Congress without Democratic support.
- Republicans adjourned the Senate for a week-long recess without voting on the budget reconciliation bill because of an impasse over a $1.8 billion settlement fund for Trump’s allies.
- Republicans clashed with the president over his $1 billion demand for a White House complex and ballroom.
Why it matters: Congressional Republicans risk losing leverage on immigration reform as the $1.8 billion settlement impasse stalls the budget bill, while the president’s $1 billion White House demand threatens to divert funds from other priorities.
