Senate Republicans Clash Over Border Deal as Congress Races to Secure Support

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Senate Republicans engaged in a tense lunch meeting over border talks, with some openly questioning Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's strategy and others assailing colleagues for attacking the proposal. The heated debate reflects the division within the party over whether to cut a deal with Democrats on immigration amid a presidential election. McConnell has emphasized the importance of addressing border security, but tensions are high as some Republicans express concerns about walking the plank on a border bill that seems to be going nowhere in the House.
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