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In the modern Republican Party that’s dominated by former President Donald Trump, isolationist world views are becoming more common.

McConnell backs away from border deal

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told a private meeting of Senate Republicans Wednesday afternoon that the politics of the border has flipped for his party and cast doubt on linking immigration policy with new aid for Ukraine, according to multiple sources present.

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