WATCH LIVE: Senate holds ICE funding vote-a-rama
Summary
The Senate, led by Republicans, is moving forward with a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and the Border Patrol. The bill excludes a $1.776 billion fund linked to President Trump’s settlement and removes security funding for the White House, including Trump’s new ballroom. Senators will soon vote on many amendments related to the bill.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 53-46 to start debate on funding immigration enforcement agencies.
- The bill was delayed due to disputes over a settlement fund for Trump’s allies and White House security funding.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration will not continue with the $1.776 billion settlement fund.
- President Trump expressed support for the settlement fund but did not confirm its status.
- Republicans are using budget reconciliation to pass the bill without needing Democratic votes.
- Democrats plan to offer amendments aiming to ban the settlement fund permanently.
- Some Republicans want to write the promise to scrap the fund into law.
- The White House security funding, including money for Trump’s ballroom, was removed due to criticism.
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