Senate passes immigration enforcement funding after clashes over ballroom, ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Summary
The Senate approved a $69.5 billion budget to support immigration enforcement through 2029. Some Republicans opposed the bill because it did not stop President Donald Trump’s administration from starting a $1.8 billion fund meant to counter weapon use by MAGA supporters.Key Facts
- The Senate passed the budget package early on a Friday morning.
- The total amount of the package is $69.5 billion.
- The budget will fund immigration enforcement operations until 2029.
- The vote count was 52 in favor and 47 against.
- Some Republican senators wanted language to block a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
- The fund aims to support MAGA allies in preventing weapon misuse.
- The bill did not include the Republicans’ requested language to stop this fund.
- The dispute involved disagreements about how the budget impacts political groups linked to President Trump.
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