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House Republicans move to make Trump's border policies permanent

A sweeping border security bill aimed at permanently codifying several of President Donald Trump's executive actions is headed to the House floor after clearing a key committee on Tuesday.The House Judiciary Committee advanced the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act along party lines during an hours-long markup Tuesday over the fierce objections of Democratic lawmakers.The legislation, authored by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, would criminalize visa overstays and increase penalties for unlawful entry, would effectively end "catch and release" policies by requiring most illegal migrants to be detained...