Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" torpedoes ICE funding deal
Summary
A $72 billion funding deal for ICE and Border Patrol is delayed after Republican senators opposed President Donald Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund." The disagreement caused Senate and House votes to be postponed, putting the funding package in uncertainty.Key Facts
- The funding deal includes $72 billion for ICE and Border Patrol agencies.
- President Trump proposed a $1.776 billion fund to prevent weapons misuse, called the "anti-weaponization fund."
- Several Republican senators opposed this fund, disrupting the budget agreement.
- Senators met with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for two hours but left without voting.
- The House canceled its planned votes due to the Senate delay.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski described the fund proposal as unexpected and disruptive.
- Senator Ron Johnson called the situation a "galactic blunder."
- Senator Bill Cassidy expressed doubts about the fund and recently lost his GOP primary amid President Trump's political actions.
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