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Senate Leaders Discuss Immigration Reforms Amid Funding Challenges

2/1/2026

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he is willing to negotiate immigration reforms after Democrats unified around warrant requirements and use-of-force rules.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) proposed monthly reporting on immigration raids, signaling Republican hesitation.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) insists on judicial warrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
The Senate passed a funding deal.
The DHS funding bill remains precarious amid conflicting priorities.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he is willing to negotiate immigration reforms after Democrats unified around warrant requirements and use-of-force rules.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) proposed monthly reporting on immigration raids, signaling Republican hesitation.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) insists on judicial warrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
The Senate passed a funding deal.
The DHS funding bill remains precarious amid conflicting priorities.