Lawmakers grasping for a US border security compromise face a painful reality check if they manage to strike a deal: drafting immigration legislation is a time suck.
The long-shot but high-stakes negotiations are continuing into next week after the White House ramped up its involvement, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delayed the Senate’s holiday recess to keep up momentum.
Lawmakers face a ticking clock as Republicans insist on significant changes to border policies as a condition of sending more aid to Ukraine. Negotiators say they’ve moved closer to a deal, but on paper there’s virtually no chance lawmakers and staff ...