"The budget resolution setting it all up passed the House last week, alongside the reopening of DHS. The 'skinny' bill itself was unveiled in the Senate."
"$38.2 billion for ICE, $26 billion for offices under CBP, including $3.5 billion for border security technology and screening, and $5 billion extra for DHS."
"This money will be available until September 2029, well into the next president's administration, imposing some of the Trump administration's most controversial priorities."
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown concluded after 76 days, with a budget reconciliation bill promising substantial funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The GOP's package includes $38.2 billion for ICE, $26 billion for CBP, and additional funds for DHS, the Justice Department, and the Secret Service. This funding is set to last until September 2029, aiming to implement controversial Trump administration priorities. The lack of oversight and the inclusion of funds for Trump's projects have raised concerns among critics.
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