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Republicans Unveil DHS Funding Plan Amid Immigration Disputes

4/2/2026

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Republican leaders in Congress announced a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security through September 30 after a deal was rejected.
The plan excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, which Democrats oppose without new restrictions on immigration agents.
Hard-right Republicans may hinder the bill's swift passage.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed the deal after discussions with the White House.

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Republican leaders in Congress announced a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security through September 30 after a deal was rejected.
The plan excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, which Democrats oppose without new restrictions on immigration agents.
Hard-right Republicans may hinder the bill's swift passage.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed the deal after discussions with the White House.