Key U.S. senators expressed optimism that they were nearing a bipartisan agreement to toughen border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to citizenship to millions living in the country illegally.
With a small group of Senators reportedly on the verge of striking a border security deal on immigration reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he may start the parliamentary process on Thursday to force an end to debate in order to bring about final action next week on sweeping immigration legislation.
The candidates for the open US Senate seat from Massachusetts clashed over tax policy. Democratic Congressman Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez are competing for the seat that Secretary of State John Kerry vacated.
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, June 4th: Conservative groups testify in IRS hearing; Colorado shooting hearing; Military leaders describe sexual assault as like a cancer; New Jersey Governor announces special election for vacant Senate.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he wants to hold a special election in October to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Frank Lautenberg's death on Monday.
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