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On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.
Lawmakers and advocates were gaining momentum until the president backtracked on his campaign promise.
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Airport slogs continue to put pressure on lawmakers and the White House, but a deal remains elusive as Senate Democrats hold out for restraints on immigration agents.
Democrats have not signed off on the potential agreement to reopen DHS, which has been partially shut down since Feb. 14.
At first, President Donald Trump stuck to a largely positive message. But his big speech took a turn about an hour in.
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Advisers had been encouraging the president to sound more empathetic toward struggling Americans. But as some bright spots emerge, the messaging has shifted.
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The president is said to be eager to increase his involvement but has yet to approve a spending plan for his $300 million-plus war chest.
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