
The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.
Main Idea: The Senate passed a budget plan aimed at reopening the Department of Homeland Security by funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement over Democratic objections.
Key Points:
More money for ICE and Border Patrol could mean tougher immigration enforcement and more stress for some families and communities.
A funding deal could help reopen parts of Homeland Security, easing delays at airports and restoring government paychecks.
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One of the two agencies singled out for funding in the budget plan.
Central department the article is about reopening and funding.
One of the two agencies singled out for funding in the budget plan.
Central legislative body taking the key vote to adopt the budget plan.
Major legislative body whose approval is required next for the funding framework.
Named House leader central to the legislative path and Republican strategy.
His administration’s immigration enforcement priorities and executive actions are central to the funding fight.
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Senate Majority Leader pushing the budget strategy and speaking for Republicans.
Procedural authority whose approval is needed for the budget process to proceed.
Named senator who briefly delayed the vote series and argued for adding other priorities.