Senate Holds Bipartisan Talks on Border Deal Ahead of Trump Presidency

A group of senators is exploring a bipartisan immigration reform package as Republicans push for swift border security measures in 2025.

A bipartisan group of senators is engaged in confidential discussions about a border security and immigration reform deal for early 2025.
Republicans are prioritizing a border-focused reconciliation bill, aiming to secure funding for wall construction, detention facilities, and expanded deportation efforts.
Democrats from states won by President-elect Trump in 2024 are showing increased openness to stricter border measures and bipartisan cooperation.
Some GOP lawmakers are advocating for a two-step reconciliation process to address border security first, followed by tax reform legislation.
President-elect Trump has pledged to carry out significant deportations and has indicated potential willingness to include protections for DACA recipients in negotiations.