Article snippet: MORE will be picking a new fight with Senate Republicans if he decides to renew his past policy of separating families detained at the border as a way of stopping the wave of immigrants. Trump is expected to select a hard-liner to replace Homeland Security Secretary MORE, who was ousted on Sunday — reportedly after she resisted returning to the policies that led to children being taken from their parents at the border. The family separations created deep unrest among congressional Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, and Senate GOP sources warn that if Trump taps a hard-liner to replace Nielsen, it could lead to a brutal confirmation battle. Sen. MORE (Texas), a member of the Republican leadership team, said “one thing we all agree on now is families ought to be kept together as much as possible.” He said the outcome of a Senate confirmation process to replace Nielsen would depend on whom Trump nominates. “Depends on who it is but it’s going to take some oxygen,” Cornyn said when asked whether GOP leaders would be able to coalesce 50 votes around any nominee. Trump may also have a battle on his hands with Republicans over the confirmation of Herman Cain to the Federal Reserve. Cain was accused of sexual misconduct while he served as a board member and president of the National Restaurant Association. His confirmation battle could reopen a conversation for Republicans about sexual harassment months after the nasty battle over Supreme Court Justice MORE’s... Link to the full article to read more