WATCH LIVE: Senate starts voting on legislation to fund immigration enforcement after 'weaponization' fund abandoned
Summary
The Republican-led Senate began voting on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies. The bill was simplified after removing a $1.776 billion settlement fund linked to President Trump's lawsuit and cutting $1 billion in White House security funding.Key Facts
- The Senate is voting on a bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
- The bill was delayed due to disputes over a settlement fund and White House security money.
- The $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was dropped after Republican opposition.
- Democrats want the settlement fund included in the law despite its removal.
- The bill no longer includes $1 billion for White House security, including funding for Trump’s new ballroom.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the main goal is to pass the basic funding bill.
- Republicans are using a budget process called reconciliation to pass the bill without Democratic support.
- GOP senators face votes on amendments that could affect the bill’s final approval.
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