Senate Rejects Effort to Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Settlement Fund
Senate Republicans narrowly advanced legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies, overcoming a Democratic attempt to block a controversial settlement fund. The bill’s path remains uncertain as it faces numerous Democratic amendments and potential internal GOP disagreements over the settlement. Democrats intend to force votes on various issues, including the settlement’s tax immunity, to hold Republicans accountable. The funding for ICE and Border Patrol has been a contentious point, with Democrats demanding policy changes.
John Q. Hosedrinker