{"id":2142632,"date":"2024-01-07T12:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T17:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senate-negotiator-hopes-for-border-deal-this-week\/"},"modified":"2024-01-07T12:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T17:56:30","slug":"gop-senate-negotiator-hopes-for-border-deal-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senate-negotiator-hopes-for-border-deal-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP Senator Aims for Border Deal This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-senate-negotiator-hopes-for-border-deal-this-week%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2142632&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican\u200c Senator Optimistic About Border Security Deal<\/h2>\n<p>A \u200bRepublican senator expressed \u2063optimism \u2063on\u200c Sunday that negotiators are close to finalizing\u200d a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/border-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">border security<\/a> deal,\u200b with hopes of releasing the text in the coming week. This progress could potentially lead \u200bto \u200dadditional aid for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. James Lankford\u2064 (R-OK), who has been leading the talks on the GOP side\u2062 alongside Sen. Chris Murphy \u200c(D-CT) for the Democrats, provided an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6344441198112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update on &#8220;Fox News Sunday&#8221;<\/a> \u200dwith\u2064 anchor Shannon \u2062Bream following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/migrant-crossings-u-s-southern-border-record-monthly-high-december\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">record\u200d number<\/a> of migrant crossings \u2062in December.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re hoping to get the text \u200cby later \u2064on this week,&#8221;\u200b Lankford said. &#8220;Everybody will have time\u200c to be able to read it\u200d and go through\u2064 it. No one&#8217;s going to be jammed in this process, but it&#8217;s a matter of trying to be able\u200b to get this out.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2062negotiators have\u200d been working towards an agreement \u2062on border \u200csecurity reforms,\u2062 which is a priority for the GOP. This\u200b comes after President \u2064Biden \u2062requested over $100\u2064 billion in supplemental funding for U.S. allies like Ukraine and \u2064Israel, as \u2064well as funding for the \u2064border.<\/p>\n<p>While Lankford did not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-issues-executive-order-to-rescue-floridians-in-israel\/\" title=\"DeSantis rescues Floridians in Israel with executive order.\">provide specific \u200bdetails<\/a> about the potential deal, he emphasized the &#8220;desperate need&#8221; for changes in how asylum is \u2064handled and the importance of ending catch-and-release policies.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2023\/12\/06\/remarks-by-president-biden-urging-congress-to-pass-his-national-security-supplemental-request-including-funding-to-support-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a> his willingness to make significant compromises to \u2063fix the broken border system. However, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer \u2063(D-NY) has refused to have the \u200cSenate take up the House-passed border\u2062 legislation, dismissing \u2062it as &#8220;partisan right-wing demands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lankford \u2063acknowledged the political challenges of\u2063 a \u200dGOP-led House facing a Democrat-controlled White \u2062House and \u200cSenate. He encouraged discussions beyond the negotiations taking\u200b place in the\u200b Senate.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO\u2064 GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to Lankford, House \u2062Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) needs to engage \u200dwith the White House to find a way forward. Lankford also\u2063 emphasized the importance of getting Republicans and \u2062Democrats\u200d in the Senate on board\u2062 with a plan\u200d that \u200dcan make a real\u200c difference at the\u2064 border.<\/p>\n<p>He concluded, &#8220;If we can pass this\u2064 in \u2063the days ahead and send it over to \u2063the House, they\u2063 can work to improve it or seriously consider it \u2063as\u2063 a significant step towards \u200dprogress on the \u200dborder.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What technologies should be prioritized \u200din the border security plan to enhance surveillance and detection capabilities at the U.S.-Mexico border?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  That addresses the ongoing issues at the\u2062 U.S.-Mexico border. This includes funding for physical barriers, technology, personnel, and enhanced enforcement measures.<\/p>\n<p>The need for a comprehensive\u200b border security \u200bdeal has become more urgent in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jobless-claims-numbers-are-sending-a-surprising-message-about-the-economy\/\" title=\"Unemployment claims reveal unexpected economic message.\">recent months \u2063due<\/a> to the increase in migrant crossings. According to the CBS News report referenced earlier, December saw a record number of migrant\u2063 crossings at the southern border.\u200b This has put a strain on\u2064 border patrol agents and facilities and has \u200draised concerns about national security.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Lankford emphasized the\u2064 importance of ensuring that everyone involved in the negotiations has ample time to review the text of the deal once it is\u2064 released. He emphasized that no one will be rushed or\u2064 pressured into making a decision \u200cand that transparency is key in this process.<\/p>\n<p>The negotiations have been a\u200c bipartisan effort, with Sen. Lankford \u200crepresenting the Republican side and Sen. Murphy representing \u200dthe Democrats. This \u2063collaboration is a positive sign and demonstrates a willingness to\u200b find common ground\u2062 in addressing border security.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to addressing border security,\u200c Sen. Lankford also mentioned the potential for additional aid for Ukraine. This highlights the interconnectedness of various issues in the\u200d realm of national \u2063security\u200d and foreign policy. By focusing on border security, the negotiators are\u200b not\u200b only aiming to protect the \u200dUnited States but also to support its allies and address global\u2062 challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062progress made in these negotiations is hopeful, but it is important to note that finalizing a deal requires careful consideration and coordination between both parties. There are differing\u2064 opinions \u2062and priorities that need to be addressed. However, \u200bthe \u200cfact that negotiations are\u2063 ongoing and that\u200b progress is being made is a\u200b step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for the United States to \u2062have\u2064 a robust \u2063and effective border security plan in place. This is not only\u2064 for the protection and safety of its citizens \u200bbut also to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-reserve-blames-congress-for-inflation\/\" title=\"Federal Reserve Blames Congress for Inflation\">promote economic stability<\/a> and ensure\u2063 the integrity of its immigration system. A comprehensive border security deal that \u200daddresses these concerns and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressman-sounds-the-alarm-after-17-chinese-nationals-are-arrested-in-his-southern-district\/\" title=\"Congressman raises concerns following arrest of 17 Chinese nationals in his district.\">implements effective measures<\/a> would be a significant achievement.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is essential\u2062 for all stakeholders\u200b to \u200bmaintain an open dialogue \u200band continue working towards a bipartisan solution. The border security \u2063issue is complex, and it requires cooperation and \u2064compromise to reach\u200d a satisfactory outcome. The optimism expressed by Sen. Lankford is\u200d a positive sign, and it is hoped that the negotiators\u200d can overcome any remaining obstacles and finalize a border security deal that serves the best \u2064interests\u2062 of the United States and its allies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Republican senator stated that negotiators aim to release the border security deal text next week, potentially leading to additional Ukraine aid. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), leading the talks with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), expressed hope for progress<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2142633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2142632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2142632"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142632\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2142633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2142632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2142632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2142632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}