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funding package
Coverage of funding package in the Nexus archive.
- Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE
The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package on June 5, 2026, with a 52-47 party-line vote. The measure provides three years of funding without new restrictions on federal immigration agents, bypassing annual budget negotiations. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposed the bill, criticizing its bypass of the standard funding process and lack of funding constraints.
- House Republicans grumbling about ‘skinny’ ICE funding package complicates its path
House Republicans are criticizing the structure of a 'skinny' ICE funding package, complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to bring the bill to the House floor. Their skepticism about passing another GOP-only funding measure this year adds to the challenges.