Senate Republicans Push for ICE and Border Patrol Funding Boost
Published on: April 21, 2026, 11:19 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Senate Republicans aim to move ahead with a budget plan increasing funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. This initiative, supported by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, aims to resolve the Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown. However, Democrats criticize the plan, demanding reforms before any additional funding.
