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Jared Kushner, senior advisor to his father-in-law U.S. President Donald Trump, makes a presentation about immigration during a cabinet meeting at the White House July 16, 2019 in Washington, DC.

GOP senators not ready to embrace Kushner's immigration plan

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the media after attending the Republican weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill July 23, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Congress' spending talks hit roadblock as deadline approaches

The US Capitol dome and it's reflection are seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on December 29, 2012. As the fiscal cliff deadline looms, Congress and the White House have still not reached a compromise. If no deal is struck by December 31 at midnight, taxes will automatically go up on both high earners and the middle class, and across-the-board spending cuts will go into effect. AFP PHOTO/Karen BLEIER (Photo credit should read KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Capitol Hill has a very long to-do list this month

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (C) talks to reporters with Sen. John Barrosso (R-WY) (L) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD) following their party's weekly policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol May 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. Many Republican and Democratic senators expressed frustration and concern about how President Donald Trump may have shared classified intelligence with the Russian foreign minister last week at the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

McConnell says he won't take up gun bill unless Trump says he will sign it

Interior Department threatens lawmakers who complain about moving land management HQ

Trump defends trade war with China amid GOP fears of economic impact

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McConnell: Strong legislative filibuster is needed to block 'whims of those on the far left'

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 06: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks to reporters after the Senate voted to confirm Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh at the U.S. Capitol October 06, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted 50-48 to confirm Kavanaugh to replace retired Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Senate passes massive budget deal that lifts the debt ceiling