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Trump Urges Republicans to Finalize Immigration Budget by June 2025

4/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Republicans to complete a budget reconciliation package on immigration funding by June 1, 2025.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions for realistic expectations.
Senator Lindsey Graham proposes two reconciliation packages—one for ICE and Border Patrol funding, the other for fraud.
The SAVE Act faces challenges under strict Senate reconciliation rules.
Representative Ralph Norman calls for decisive action to move the legislation forward.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Republicans to complete a budget reconciliation package on immigration funding by June 1, 2025.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautions for realistic expectations.
Senator Lindsey Graham proposes two reconciliation packages—one for ICE and Border Patrol funding, the other for fraud.
The SAVE Act faces challenges under strict Senate reconciliation rules.
Representative Ralph Norman calls for decisive action to move the legislation forward.