Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement
Summary
The U.S. Senate is working overnight to decide on a bill that funds immigration agencies under President Donald Trump and includes a $1.776 billion settlement fund for his allies who claim political persecution. Some Republicans are trying to block or limit this settlement fund, causing debates and delays in passing the immigration funding bill.Key Facts
- The Senate is voting on a bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Border Patrol.
- The bill includes a $1.776 billion settlement fund related to President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.
- Some Senate Republicans want to block or limit this settlement fund.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has urged Republicans to focus on immigration funding without adding complicated provisions.
- The vote on the settlement fund was delayed for about three hours as senators decided their positions.
- If amendments limiting the settlement fund pass, it could cause problems when the bill goes to the House or lead to a presidential veto.
- President Trump called the settlement fund “very important” but was uncertain about its status.
- The Acting Attorney General said the settlement fund would not move forward at this time.
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