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House Votes on $1.2T Spending Amid Controversy

1/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. House will vote on a $1.2 trillion spending package including a DHS bill.
Democrats led by Rep. Ro Khanna oppose the DHS bill.
They call ICE funding a capitulation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawlessness and cite inadequate oversight.
Anti-transgender provisions were removed from appropriations bills, a win for LGBTQ advocates.
Congress must pass these bills by the end of January to prevent a government shutdown.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas, significantly altering U.S. immigration policy. This act allowed over 300,000 immigrants annually from Asia and Latin America, reshaping the demographic landscape. Current debates over immigration funding echo historical tensions surrounding enforcement, reflecting ongoing divisions in Congress regarding immigration policy.

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Story summary

The U.S. House will vote on a $1.2 trillion spending package including a DHS bill.
Democrats led by Rep. Ro Khanna oppose the DHS bill.
They call ICE funding a capitulation to U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawlessness and cite inadequate oversight.
Anti-transgender provisions were removed from appropriations bills, a win for LGBTQ advocates.
Congress must pass these bills by the end of January to prevent a government shutdown.

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