A bipartisan proposal from Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Thom Tillis reflects panic in Congress about an expected influx of migrants to the border amid partisan gridlock that has stymied action on immigration.
A host of Democrats and Republicans say they’ll discuss running for office with their families, weighing their political futures with eggnog, board games and maybe a wise uncle.
The group includes moderates and senators known for crossing party lines, a few who are retiring and some who had already broken with their party to support same-sex marriage.