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GOP Proposes Full DHS Funding Amid Immigration Divisions

4/2/2026

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Mike Johnson (R-LA) and John Thune (R-SD) propose to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
They would separate funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
The Senate may vote soon, but GOP divisions persist.
President Donald Trump urges expedited immigration funding without Democratic backing, aiming by June 1, 2025.
House Democrats criticize the GOP approach, saying DHS should be funded regardless of immigration politics.

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Story summary

Mike Johnson (R-LA) and John Thune (R-SD) propose to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.
They would separate funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
The Senate may vote soon, but GOP divisions persist.
President Donald Trump urges expedited immigration funding without Democratic backing, aiming by June 1, 2025.
House Democrats criticize the GOP approach, saying DHS should be funded regardless of immigration politics.