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Congress Fights Over Border Funding Deal
Senate Majority Leader John Thune prepared a backup plan this week. Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of not negotiating fairly.
They must agree on border agency funding by Friday. Republicans rejected most Democrat demands to limit federal agents.
President Trump is cracking down on immigration enforcement. Senate Democrats rejected a White House immigration deal. Both sides blame each other for the breakdown.
Klear Note — DHS funds border agents and immigration enforcement. Congress must pass funding bills by deadlines or agencies shut down. Immigration is a major disagreement between parties.
Key Terms 3
- Senate Majority Leader
- The top Republican leader in the Senate who helps set the agenda.
- DHS funding
- Money for the Department of Homeland Security, which runs border and immigration agencies.
- ICE
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency that enforces immigration laws.