Trump's Border Security Plans Face Senate Hurdles

Senate Parliamentarian's rulings may block key immigration reforms despite GOP majority.

President-elect Trump's border security agenda, including stricter asylum policies, could face a Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
Republicans plan to use budget reconciliation to bypass the filibuster, but this requires proposals to have direct budgetary impact.
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's past rulings suggest she may block non-budgetary immigration reforms.
GOP leaders consider overruling the parliamentarian to advance Trump's legislative goals, but this could set a controversial precedent.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emphasizes border security as a top priority for reconciliation, focusing on wall funding and border patrol resources.