Overview

• Negotiations for a bipartisan border deal are underway, with the cost expected to surpass the initially requested $14 billion.
• Key issues remain unresolved, including how to fund the new policies and the issue of parole, a policy that allows illegal immigrants to live in the U.S. temporarily.
• Former President Trump and his allies are rallying opposition against the deal, potentially threatening its success.
• The Hispanic Caucus has been excluded from the negotiations, raising questions about the diversity of voices in the talks.
• The deal is tied to aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, adding to its complexity and urgency.