An internal dispute could derail Republicans’ goal of funding immigration operations for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s presidency.  Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told his colleagues that he would not support the GOP’s $72 billion reconciliation package if it included $1 billion in funding for Trump’s ballroom.  His defection, along with a handful of other Republicans critical of the funding, could sink the bill.  SENATE REPUBLICANS BALK AT...

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could factor into broader negotiations with China, drawing a swift response from Taiwan’s president and reigniting debate in Washington about the future of longstanding U.S. policy toward the island. Asked by Fox News whether he would move forward with a delayed $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, Trump replied: “I’m holding that in abeyance, and it depends...

Redistricting and race. Democrats are beside themselves, watching what Republicans are doing on redistricting — especially in the South. “What we’re seeing is an attack on legitimate opportunities for Black candidates to have representation here in Congress,” said Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., who is on track to lose his district in Mobile. Democrats say they know what Republicans are up to. “They’ve also been trying to eliminate teaching...