GOP Rep. Bradley Byrne jumped into the Alabama Senate race against the most vulnerable Democrat up for reelection, Alabama’s Doug Jones
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The Latest: Senate passes border security planWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress' border security measure and President Donald Trump (all times local): 4:22 p.m. The Senate has passed a bipartisan border security plan that would finance 55 additional miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, significantly less than President Donald Trump wanted. The vote came shortly after the White House announced he'll sign the measure — and immediately announce he'll use emergency powers to build additional miles without approval from Congress. The 83-16 Senate vote advances the measure to the House for a vote Thursday night that would send it to Trump for his signature in time to avert another partial government shutdown this weekend. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has previously said he opposes the use of emergency powers, said he will support Trump's decision to use them. The border security plan is part of a broader $333 billion spending bill.
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The key Republicans to watch on Trump’s national emergencyIf four GOP senators join Democrats, they could pass legislation to block the president. Here are the key Republicans to watch on Trump’s national emergency. 👇
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Trump Judge's anti-abortion ruling boomerangs on GOP Sen. CollinsIn a special report, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent, Ari Melber, examines President Trump’s impact on the courts and how Republican Senator Susan Collins has been a key ally for Trump’s Supreme Court picks. Melber breaks down how Senator Collins claims to be a “pro-choice moderate” who supports Roe vs. Wade, but has helped ensure Trump was able to put Brett Kavanaugh, a Justice who was widely expected to be a vote against abortion and abortion access, on the Supreme Court. In a recent Supreme Court ruling, Kavanaugh was one of four Justices who voted to limit a key abortion protection. Melber notes that despite her pro-choice public position, Senator Collins has voted to confirm three of these Justices for the Supreme Court.
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The government could soon grab your student loan payments right out of your paycheckLawmakers are proposing a massive overhaul to the student debt system, in which borrowers' monthly bills would be automatically deducted from their paychecks.
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