GOP advances ICE funding package after forcing Trump's controversial $2B fund into retreat
Senate Republicans have initiated a funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, following delays caused by the Trump administration's controversial fund. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's testimony confirmed the scrapping of the fund, which had faced significant opposition. GOP leaders are aiming for unity in the upcoming vote to ensure the fund does not return.
- ▪The Senate has launched a $70 billion package to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified that the Trump administration's controversial fund would not move forward.
- ▪Republican leaders are seeking to maintain unity to ensure the controversial fund is permanently eliminated.
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Politics GOP advances ICE funding package after forcing Trump's controversial $2B fund into retreat The Senate took its first step toward reconciliation after Acting AG Todd Blanche testified the DOJ fund was scrapped By Alex Miller Fox News Published June 3, 2026 4:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video GOP pushes to fund ICE, Border Patrol ahead of June 1 deadline Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on Congress facing a June 1 deadline for ICE and Border Patrol funding on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After delays spurred by shock announcements from the Trump administration, Senate Republicans have officially launched their play to fund immigration enforcement.
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