Republicans Clash Over DHS Funding Before Memorial Day Recess

The Center Square YT

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. Subscribe for daily political news, congressional updates, immigration policy coverage, and breaking stories impacting taxpayers across America. #Congress #ICE #CBP #Trump #Politics #Immigration #DHS #BudgetBattle #Republicans #Democrats #GovernmentFunding #TheCenterSquare
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