Rick Scott joins House conservatives in panning Senate Homeland Security funding deal
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Senator Rick Scott opposed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill passed early morning by the Senate.
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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), a close Trump ally, joined House conservatives Friday in opposing a Senate Department of Homeland Security funding bill. Scott objected to the Senate passing the DHS measure during late-night hours when public attention was minimal, suggesting a lack of transparency in the process. The split between Scott and other Senate Republicans on the funding deal reflects deeper tensions within the GOP over spending priorities and legislative procedure. House conservatives have increasingly challenged Senate-passed measures, signaling potential friction as the GOP-controlled Congress works to advance Trump administration initiatives. The dispute underscores divisions within the Republican majority on how to handle must-pass government funding legislation.
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