"Understanding Humanitarian Parole in Border Security Negotiations"

President Biden is close to a Senate deal on border security and Ukraine funding, with one of the last sticking points being the preservation of his authority to allow migrants into the U.S. for special cases through humanitarian parole. Republicans criticize this authority, but it has been used for decades to admit people during emergencies or global unrest. Negotiators are discussing potential compromises, including capping the number of migrants eligible for parole, as both sides near a deal. The Biden administration's approach aims to crack down on illegal crossings while opening up new ways for those who come by air with sponsors, but it has faced heavy criticism from Republicans.