but moved immediately to suggest that force could potentially be used.

The DUP is strongly opposed to the rules.We have worked very hard on that for over a year now across a series of conversations.

Britains Conservative government is trying to get the EU to agree to major changes.which have imposed customs and border checks on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.which seeks union with Ireland.

The EU havent shown any flexibility.Unionists say the new checks have created a barrier between Northern Ireland and the rest of the U.

Charles McQuillan / Getty Images In February the DUPs Paul Givan quit as first minister in protest against post-Brexit border arrangements.

that undermines their British identity.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesYou know.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy does not plan to offer a deal to Democrats to save his speakership amid a challenge from conservative hardliners.During an interview on CNBC Tuesday morning.

meaning McCarthy can only afford four conservative defections.Punchbowl News Jake Sherman reported later in the day.