The Senate's border bill.

Feb 6, 2024

Senate negotiators released a $118 billion bill for border security and foreign aid. Criticisms and implications of the bill discussed. Comprehensive immigration policy proposed, facing Republican opposition. Lack of safety reforms following a train crash in Ohio and increased funding for immigration and customs enforcement mentioned.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Jury deliberations, King Charles III diagnosis, Senate negotiators' plan, immigration bill introduction, and House Speaker's denial

03:13 • 1min

Senate's $118 billion border bill and its priorities

04:41 • 5min

Criticisms and Implications of the Border Bill

09:23 • 9min

A Comprehensive Immigration Policy Proposal and its Criticisms

18:50 • 5min

Derailments and Immigration Funding

23:42 • 4min

The Senate's border and foreign aid bill. On Sunday, Senate negotiators released the text of their $118 billion bill aimed at improving security on the U.S.-Mexico border while providing funding for Ukraine and Israel.

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