Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is dropped
Summary
The Senate will begin voting on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies after President Trump’s administration dropped a $1.776 billion settlement fund for his political allies. The bill’s progress was delayed by conflicts around the fund and other proposals, but Republican leaders are now pushing to pass the main legislation quickly.Key Facts
- The Senate is voting on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
- The bill totals about $70 billion and was delayed for weeks due to disagreements.
- President Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement fund for allies was dropped after Republican opposition.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the fund will not move forward.
- Democrats want the settlement fund included in the law despite its cancellation.
- Republicans are using budget reconciliation, a process allowing passage without Democratic votes.
- Several amendments, mostly from Democrats and some Republicans, are expected and could affect the bill.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working to keep Republican senators united for a majority vote.
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