Senate Unanimously Funds DHS, Except ICE and Border Patrol
The Senate has unanimously passed legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a portion of Customs and Border Protection. This move, aimed at addressing travel delays caused by the shutdown, will reopen agencies like the TSA and US Coast Guard once the House also acts. While lawmakers continue to debate immigration enforcement reforms, Republicans had previously allocated funds for ICE and border patrol through a separate domestic policy package, anticipating a potential funding impasse. Democrats expressed pride in their united stance against providing additional funding to ICE and border patrol without significant reforms, while Republicans contended that Democrats prioritized political issues over finding a solution.
John Q. Hosedrinker