Senate GOP unveils budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol through Trump’s term
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Senate Republicans unveiled a budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol through President Trump’s term.
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Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) unveiled a budget resolution that proposes fully funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump’s current term. This plan allocates funds for these agencies for three and a half years, aligning with the White House's immigration enforcement priorities. The resolution calls for total federal spending of $60 trillion in on-budget outlays. This move signals a strong commitment from Senate Republicans to support the Trump administration's border security and immigration enforcement agenda. The proposal will now move through the legislative process, facing potential debate and amendments in Congress.
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Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) unveiled a budget resolution proposing funding for ICE and CBP for three and a half years.
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