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Senate advances ICE funding through Trump's second term

Senate advances ICE funding through Trump's second term

Summary

Senate Republicans approved funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the end of President Donald Trump's second term, after an 18-hour session with many amendments. The vote was close and revealed some Republican senators breaking from the party on certain issues, especially regarding White House spending and weaponization funds.

Key Facts

  • The Senate voted 52-47 to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump's second term.
  • The vote happened during a long session with many amendments, called a "vote-a-rama."
  • Some Republican senators opposed parts of the funding, like money for White House renovations and the "anti-weaponization fund."
  • Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) was one Republican who voted against the final funding bill.
  • Several Republicans joined Democrats in votes against certain amendments, showing some division in the GOP.
  • The vote included debate over funding an "anti-weaponization fund" and spending tied to President Trump's ballroom.
  • Concerns about President Trump’s political decisions have caused some GOP senators to question his judgment.
  • There was also controversy over a nomination for acting director of national intelligence and a failed vote on renewing the FISA law (Section 702).
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