immigration enforcement funding package
Coverage of immigration enforcement funding package in the Nexus archive.
- House Republicans push $70 billion immigration funding package toward passage
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package after months of debate. House Republicans are pushing the package toward passage.
- Defeated GOP incumbents snubbed by Trump may grow more willing to buck him
Republican incumbents snubbed by President Trump in the midterms are becoming more independent, challenging GOP leaders. They aim to pass an immigration enforcement funding package and other legislative goals.
- Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections
President Donald Trump's $1.77 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund faces opposition from Republicans and legal challenges, with the Department of Justice complying with a court order halting its implementation. Trump may abandon the fund to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement bill, but Senate Republicans and Democrats remain skeptical.
- Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections
President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund faces opposition from Republicans and Democrats, with reports indicating he may drop it to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement bill. Legal challenges and court orders have stalled the fund, which critics argue could provide reparations to Jan. 6 defendants. Senate Republicans, including Thom Tillis and John Thune, opposed the fund, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dismissed Trump's potential promise to abandon it as 'worthless.'
- Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections
President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund faces opposition from Republicans and legal challenges, with reports indicating he may abandon it to advance a $72 billion immigration funding bill. The Department of Justice defended the fund but agreed to comply with a court order halting its implementation, while Senate Republicans and Democrats criticized the initiative.
- Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill
The Department of Justice paused the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund following a Virginia federal court order, potentially enabling Senate Republicans to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package. The DOJ expressed disagreement with the court's decision but stated it will comply, removing a political obstacle for the GOP's legislative efforts.
- This week on the Hill: Reconciliation bill runs up against Republican infighting
The Senate missed a Monday deadline for an immigration funding bill, leading to a showdown over a controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund that caused negotiations to collapse over a week ago. The Senate plans to reconvene Monday evening to address the bill.
- Republicans battle déjà vu as they return to tackle reconciliation bill, FISA extension
Republicans on Capitol Hill are facing recurring disputes over an immigration enforcement funding package and an extension of warrantless spying powers, with lawmakers no closer to a resolution than a month ago. Senate Republicans left Washington without reaching a resolution on the two issues.