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News in English (USA) / 23.04.2026 / 14:00

U.S. Senate Advances GOP Budget Plan to Fund ICE and Border Patrol Amid Homeland Security Shutdown

In a series of intense overnight votes, the U.S. Senate has successfully adopted a GOP budget resolution aimed at providing $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Border Patrol. The move, which occurred without Democratic support, is part of efforts to reopen the Homeland Security Department, which has been affected by a prolonged shutdown. Despite some dissent among GOP ranks, Senate Republicans pushed through the budget while Democrats voiced concerns about the implications of the partisan funding approach. The action is seen as a critical step in continuing financial support for immigration agencies amidst ongoing political tensions.
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