DHS dramatically increased spending to obtain weapons last year, report says
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The Department of Homeland Security committed to spending more than $144 million on guns, ammunition and other weapons during the first year of the Trump administration in a “drastic increase” in resources, according to a report released Thursday by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: A report says DHS sharply increased spending on weapons in 2025, with ICE and CBP making large new purchases under the Trump administration.
Key Points:
- Sen. Adam Schiff said DHS committed to more than $144 million for guns, ammunition, and other weapons in the first year of the Trump administration.
- The report says ICE’s weapons spending commitment quadrupled from 2024, while CBP’s weapons contracts doubled.
- The purchases included assault-style rifles, handguns, ammunition, body armor, and crowd-control tools like tear gas, pepper spray, and Tasers.
- Schiff said the spending points to a heavily armed domestic enforcement force, while DHS said buying firearms for law enforcement is expected.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
More DHS weapons spending could mean higher taxpayer costs and more aggressive immigration policing in communities, with a greater risk of injuries or deaths during enforcement.
Positive Impact
Extra guns, ammo, and gear could give ICE and CBP more tools for law enforcement and border operations.
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- Primary:Senator Adam Schiffperson
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- Senator Adam SchiffpersonPrimaryEvaluated
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Central agency whose weapons spending commitments are the main subject of the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Immigration and Customs Enforcementgovernment agency or bodyPrimaryAI selected
Core DHS component highlighted for sharply increased weapons purchases and enforcement actions.
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His administration’s immigration crackdown and funding decisions are central to the spending surge described.
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Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Border czar Tom HomanpersonContextCandidate
Named official referenced for ending the Minnesota operation after deaths linked to immigration enforcement.
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Government procurement database cited as a source for the report’s findings.
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