Senate Republicans Push $70 Billion ICE and Border Patrol Funding, Sidestepping Democrats Amid DHS Shutdown

Senate Republicans have advanced a $70 billion budget plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, using a process called budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition.

This move comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains partially shut down, with Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over immigration policy and funding. The GOP's strategy allows them to pass the funding with a simple majority, avoiding the need for bipartisan support. Democrats warn this partisan approach could set a precedent for future funding battles.

The budget resolution now heads to the House, as both parties brace for continued political fallout and potential government shutdowns.