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Both Trump and Harris are holding high-profile events today that touch on some of their biggest weaknesses.
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Vulnerable House Republicans are on board with voting for a bill that aims to deny federal assistance to programs that benefit undocumented immigrants in sanctuary jurisdictions.
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Frontline House Democrats are confident they’ve finally found a cohesive message on border security and immigration after being hammered on it by Republicans all cycle.
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