GOP Defectors Help House Pass Haitian Protections Despite Trump Veto Threat
President Trump's administration issued a veto threat against the bill, citing a policy of putting American citizens first.
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House Passes Haitian TPS Extension Over Trump Veto Threat31 articles·29 sources·Avg cred 67/100
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Ten Republicans joined Democrats to pass a bill reinstating Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians, bypassing GOP leadership. The move sets up a confrontation with the White House, which has threatened a veto.
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