GOP Holds Up Immigration Bill Pending Clarification on Trump Fund, Says Senate Republican

Senate Republicans are delaying the immigration legislation. The delay hinges on clarification about a fund linked to former President Trump. The Senate’s leading Republican indicated he received assurances. He expects the acting attorney general to issue a definitive statement. The statement is slated for an upcoming House hearing. Lawmakers view the fund’s status as critical to moving the bill forward. Uncertainty over the fund threatens the bill’s passage. The next steps depend on the attorney general’s forthcoming remarks.