Republicans Offer to Fund Homeland Security Without ICE Enforcement - The New York Times

Republicans have proposed funding the Department of Homeland Security while excluding money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The offer represents a significant shift in GOP strategy on immigration enforcement, traditionally a cornerstone of Republican policy and a priority for the Trump administration. The proposal would effectively defund ICE's deportation and detention activities while maintaining other DHS functions. This move suggests internal Republican disagreement over immigration enforcement spending or potential leverage in broader budget negotiations. The outcome will likely hinge on whether Democrats accept the proposal or whether Republicans seek to extract concessions on other spending priorities in exchange for full DHS funding.