Republicans Clash Over DHS Funding Before Memorial Day Recess
The Center Square YT
•May 28th, 2026
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Congress headed into Memorial Day recess without passing a major $72 billion immigration and homeland security funding package, exposing deep divisions among Republicans over ICE, CBP, and Department of Justice funding priorities.
In this episode of The Center Square Daily, Esther Wickham speaks with The Center Square’s Therese Boudreaux about:
Why Congress failed to pass the reconciliation package
ICE and CBP funding negotiations explained
Republican disagreements over Trump-backed budget provisions
The DOJ anti-weaponization fund controversy
Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms
Judicial warrant requirements for ICE agents
Why the June 1 Trump deadline will likely be missed
What happens next when Congress returns from recess
The debate highlights growing tensions over immigration policy, DHS appropriations, border enforcement, and federal spending ahead of the upcoming elections.
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