Senate Republicans Push Forward $70 Billion Border Security Funding Amidst Democratic Opposition
Published on: April 23, 2026, 1:33 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. Senate Republicans advanced a $70 billion funding plan for ICE and Border Patrol for three years, despite Democratic calls for restrictions on immigration enforcement. The proposal, passing 50-48, now moves to the House. This decision comes amidst debates on immigration enforcement amid rising costs and Democratic opposition.
