SENATE GOP LEADERSHIP SENDS CHAMBERS HOME — ON TRACK TO MISS TRUMP’S JUNE 1 DEADLINE FOR ICE AND CBP FUNDING
Senate Republicans under Leader John Thune are heading home until June, putting them on course to blow past President Trump’s June 1 deadline for passing reconciliation funding for ICE and CBP.
Fox News reported the collapse: Senate Republicans met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch but raised major concerns about the compensation fund. They faced a lengthy “Voterama” vote series and internal reservations.
Chad Pergram detailed the breakdown: “They will need to get back to drawing board completely start this bill again.” Senators Tom Cotton and Chuck Grassley had pointed questions. Many GOP senators looked glum and avoided the press.
The bill to fund Border Patrol and ICE is now “dead in the water.” The plan to work late, pass it overnight, and send it to the House has fallen apart. Both chambers are leaving town.
President Trump demanded action on border enforcement funding. Instead, Senate leadership is prioritizing recess over results. Americans watching illegal immigration and border chaos want enforcement now — not more delays and vacations.