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Senate GOP Pushes Immigration Funding Ahead of Deadline

4/15/2026

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Senate Republicans are advancing a blueprint to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, aiming to meet a June 1 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasizes a focused approach to expedite the bill.
Some senators, including fiscal conservatives and House ultraconservatives, favor broader funding.
The budget resolution depends on party unity, as Thune can lose only three GOP votes.

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Story summary

Senate Republicans are advancing a blueprint to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, aiming to meet a June 1 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasizes a focused approach to expedite the bill.
Some senators, including fiscal conservatives and House ultraconservatives, favor broader funding.
The budget resolution depends on party unity, as Thune can lose only three GOP votes.