Trump's border czar is 'begging' for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says

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  Trump border czar knocks Pope Francis's criticism: 'Fix the Catholic Church'

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  Trump’s budget cuts are unconstitutional

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• Here’s the biggest economic threat from Trump’s planned immigration crackdown, according to Goldman Sachs

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  Deportation Flights to Venezuela to Begin Within Next 30 Days, Trump Border Czar Says

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  Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director

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  'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

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