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April 9, 2026
Senate Republicans Plan Immigration Funding Without Democrats
- President Trump endorsed a GOP plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection without Democratic input.
- Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and Senator Lindsey Graham are leading the effort, emphasizing a narrow focus on immigration enforcement funding.
- Republicans face pressure to unify and exclude pay-fors, while Democrats continue to demand broader immigration reforms.
3 Sources
- Top GOP senators to meet with Trump on DHS fundingApr 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM · The Hill
- Senate GOP vows to ‘go it alone’ on ICE funding as Dems double down on shutdownApr 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM · Fox News
- Trump endorses ‘focused’ immigration enforcement funding billApr 10, 2026 at 8:53 PM · Politico