GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans in Congress are working to secure $72 billion in funding for immigration enforcement through budget reconciliation. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his involvement in the shooting down of U.S. planes in 1996. The political landscape is tense as Trump faces opposition from some Republicans regarding his funding priorities and foreign policy decisions.
- ▪The GOP is using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition for immigration funding.
- ▪Raúl Castro has been indicted for conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and other charges related to a 1996 incident.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy has opposed funding for the White House ballroom, which has created tension within the party.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Banks Are Not Immigration Enforcement Mr. President — RealClear Markets
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