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House Republicans, led by Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, need political cover from President Trump, an immigration hawk beloved by the GOP base, if they're to risk crossing their most committed voters and supporting legislation that could provide amnesty to around 2 million people. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Paul Ryan, cornered on immigration, defers to Trump

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On Thursday, leaders from the House and Senate were on track to reaching a spending deal that would fund the government continuously for two years. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Congress on track for Thursday vote to avoid government shutdown, lay groundwork for budget deal

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Republican leaders said Wednesday they support the deal as a way to ensure more defense spending, and note it would also create a bipartisan committee that will try to recommend new budgeting reforms. (iStock photo)
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Conservatives accuse GOP of ditching fiscal restraint with new spending deal

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Mac Thornberry on budget deal: ‘If you vote ‘no,’ you are voting against fixing the military’
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Mac Thornberry on budget deal: ‘If you vote ‘no,’ you are voting against fixing the military’

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, speaks, accompanied by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Paul J. Selva, during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Jim Mattis rips into lawmakers over failed budgets, backs House bill ahead of vote

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President Trump is expected to unveil the $716 billion request for fiscal 2019 on Feb. 12. The money would be a victory for Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (pictured center) over other budget hawks in the administration, and would begin to bankroll a buildup and modernization of the military, as well as improvements to the nuclear arsenal. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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Jim Mattis upbeat about $716 billion defense request even as temporary budgets pinch the Pentagon

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Rex Tillerson and Jim Mattis urge Congress to pass a budget at GOP retreat

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Republican Rep. Vicky Hartzler, who lives on a farm in her Missouri district, was thrust into the international spotlight last year when she spearheaded an effort to block transgender troops from serving in the military. Her proposal was rejected in the House, but the following month, President Trump surprised many by announcing a ban. (The Kansas City Star via AP)
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Vicky Hartzler on rebuilding the military: ‘It is going to take a long time to recover’

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Rep. Mac Thornberry blamed Democrats for playing political games with concerns over military funding and children of illegal immigrants who are losing protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Immigration

Mac Thornberry says a budget deal is ‘very possible’ — if Democrats want it

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Mac Thornberry says real Hawaii missile strike ‘not far-fetched’

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