This week on the NPR Politics Podcast.
For months, the president's immigration strategy has been on full display.
Now, some Republicans are having a hard time defending it.
Yeah, I think that's a good weather vane for where the politics are headed in all of this.
Cracks in the MAGA Coalition.
This week on the NPR Politics Podcast.
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The U.S.
government is partially shut down this morning after funding lapsed at midnight.
The Senate passed a bipartisan spending deal last night,
but the agreement still needs house approval.
The lower chamber is not expected back in Washington until Monday.
Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley says he supports the compromise.
We're going to have now two weeks to discuss, OK,
what is the right way forward to focus ICE's mission on what I think most people believe ought to be the top priority,
which is making sure that individuals who are here illegally and have a criminal record and pose a risk to public safety aren't threatening the safety of Americans.
Democrats reached a deal with the White House this week after disputes over immigration funding.
The package includes long term spending bills and a two week extension for the Department of Homeland Security.
Lawmakers say the short term.