Immigration Bill Passes, Trump's Grip On Republicans, John Bolton To Plead Guilty
6/5/202613 min
Senate Republicans worked through the night to pass President Trump's $72 billion immigration enforcement bill, but voted not to block the president’s anti-weaponization fund.
A handful of Republicans are breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran, his anti-weaponization fund, and his pick to lead national intelligence, raising the question of whether his grip on the party is starting to slip after a decade of dominance.
And former national security adviser turned Trump critic John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of mishandling classified information, a case that prosecutors and intelligence officials say has real legal merit unlike other cases against the president's perceived enemies.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:55) Immigration Bill Passes
(05:51) Trump's Grip On Republicans
(09:16) John Bolton To Plead Guilty
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First 90 secondsMichel Martin· Host0:00
[intro music] Senators voted all night on immigration enforcement.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:05
They passed the bill after 18 hours of voting, but voted not to block the president's agreement with himself for a $1.8 billion fund. What happened to Republican objections?
Michel Martin· Host0:14
I'm Michelle Martin, that's Steve Inskeep, and this is Up First from NPR News. [intro music] How much distance is really opening between the president and lawmakers in his party? A few Republicans are breaking with Trump over the war in Iran, his anti-weaponization fund, and his pick to lead National Intelligence.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:32
Also, what are the terms of a plea agreement for John Bolton? The president's former national security advisor and longtime critic admits to charges of mishandling classified information. How does his case differ from others against the president's enemies? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.
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