The Senate's new border deal officially imploded Wednesday as Republicans mounted a filibuster, saying the agreement they helped negotiate ended up being too much of a stinker.

Senate Republicans indicated Wednesday they were prepared to help Democrats advance aid for Ukraine and Israel in legislation that excludes a bipartisan border security deal, presenting a remarkable reversal from prior GOP demands to include immigration policies.

Rep. Thomas Massie said the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has become an "unmitigated disaster" after the House failed to get enough support for two important votes Tuesday.

President Biden has dispatched administration officials to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan on Thursday as discontent within the community over his refusal to call for a cease-fire in the Middle East could derail his reelection campaign.