At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.

The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.

Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.