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Senator Johnson Slams Congress Over Earmarks and Debt

1/30/2026

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says Congress fails to pass appropriations bills, citing a 96.7% failure rate over 15 years.
Johnson criticizes funding legislation containing $14.3 billion in earmarks, calling it unacceptable amid debt approaching $39 trillion.
Johnson says Democrats' ICE reforms distract from open-border policies, which he says drive crime.
Johnson acknowledged that even within the administration there is recognition of the need for improvements in ICE operations.

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says Congress fails to pass appropriations bills, citing a 96.7% failure rate over 15 years.
Johnson criticizes funding legislation containing $14.3 billion in earmarks, calling it unacceptable amid debt approaching $39 trillion.
Johnson says Democrats' ICE reforms distract from open-border policies, which he says drive crime.
Johnson acknowledged that even within the administration there is recognition of the need for improvements in ICE operations.