GOP Border Showdown Looms Between the House and the Senate

The Senate is poised for a border showdown with the House as it gets ready to move ahead with legislation, despite Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) warning that it is likely dead on arrival in the lower chamber.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and his allies aren’t ignoring Johnson, but they’re betting if the legislation passes the Senate with strong Republican support, Johnson will come under heavy pressure to put it up for a vote in the lower chamber.

Senior aides say they expect the legislation to reach the Senate floor before the end of next week, though leaders haven’t yet formally announced a decision on timing.

Read the source article at The Hill