Two Republicans Just Voted to Divert Billions in ICE Funds to Medicaid
Summary
Two Republican Senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, voted with Democrats to redirect billions from ICE to Medicaid, but the proposal did not pass. The Senate went ahead with a larger funding plan while deciding to delay the Department of Homeland Security funding for further discussions. President Trump expressed support for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid criticism from lawmakers.Key Facts
- Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joined Democrats to vote on a measure to move funds from ICE to Medicaid.
- The proposal was led by independent Senator Bernie Sanders and did not pass, as the vote was 49-51.
- There is growing bipartisan discomfort with ICE's funding and operations.
- The Senate approved a broader funding package but left out the Department of Homeland Security funding for further negotiations.
- The House will consider the Senate's funding plan on Monday.
- President Trump defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and criticized Democrats on social media.
- The Senate passed a short-term funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security through February 2026.
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