White House, Congress prepare for talks on spending, immigration

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday it was set to kick off talks next week with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders on immigration policy, government spending and other issues that need to be wrapped up early in the new year.The expected flurry of legislative activity comes as Republicans and Democrats begin to set the stage for midterm congressional elections in November.President Donald Trump's Republican Party is eager to maintain control of