Summary
President Donald Trump's supporters expressed frustration after the Senate passed a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security that excluded additional money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The funding package covers other parts of the department, like the Transportation Security Administration, and now awaits approval from the House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- The Senate passed a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The package did not include extra funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- The deal includes funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
- Some supporters of President Trump and lawmakers criticized the deal.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune faced criticism for his role in the compromise.
- The agreement ended a weeks-long stalemate between Democrats and Republicans.
- Democrats opposed the ICE funding increase due to disagreements over its enforcement practices.
- The House of Representatives will next consider the deal.
