First, Senators race to find an immigration compromise before Christmas. Aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance while Republicans refuse to approve more aid without tighter immigration restrictions amid a surge of migrants at the southern border.

Then, Trump is on the campaign trail where his anti-immigration views and praise for dictators once again is becoming an issue.

Plus, an abortion case in Texas hits a nerve. Major court cases inject abortion politics. Can Republicans coalesce behind a coherent message regarding the topic?

Finally, Manu talks to the newly minted leader of the House freedom caucus, Rep. Bob Good, as a hardline group gears up for more challenges to Speaker Johnson

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