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Elliot Munch

European Parliament building in Brussels during a migration policy debate
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Europe Hits Reverse on Migration

The European Parliament has approved a tougher deportation plan that speeds up removals of irregular migrants and gives member states more room to act. Supporters call it overdue; critics say Brussels is trading away its humanitarian image.
Trump renews pressure on Senate Republicans to end the filibuster during a funding fight
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Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped

Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
Chicago street scene tied to a campus shooting case
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Chicago Killing Raises Immigration Questions

A court hearing in Chicago put new focus on the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, the suspect’s background, and the failures that can pile up when policy, custody, and public safety all take a turn through the bureaucratic maze.
Alan Armstrong sworn in as Oklahoma's new U.S. senator in Washington.
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Armstrong Takes Oklahoma Senate Seat

Alan Armstrong is now in the Senate after Markwayne Mullin moved to Homeland Security. The GOP keeps the seat, the appointment is temporary, and the campaign cash chatter started almost immediately.
Delta Air Lines sign at an airport terminal during a government shutdown
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Delta Cuts Congress Airport Fast Lane

Delta Air Lines is pausing a special service desk for members of Congress while the TSA shutdown drags on. The move lands as airport delays grow and the Capitol discovers that rules for everyone else can still apply to lawmakers.