GOP Leaders Warn of Dimming Prospects for Border Bill

“Senate GOP leaders warned during a closed-door lunch Wednesday that the prospects of winning over at least half of the Republican Conference on the border security package are worsening,” Punchbowl News reports.

“During his remarks, Minority Whip John Thune echoed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s observations from last week that the politics surrounding the issue have changed, putting Republicans in an increasingly difficult position.”

“No decision was reached on how to proceed, and proponents of the emerging agreement urged senators to hold their fire until the legislative text is released. Negotiators say they want to release it as soon as possible, but there are portions of the bill that are unfinished.”