Trending Now - Senate GOP Advances Funding Plan for ICE and Border Security
WHO:
CNN - Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated, “We have a multistep process ahead of us, but at the end Republicans will have helped ensure that America's borders are secure and prevented Democrats from defunding these important agencies.”
ABC News - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Instead of pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into ICE and Border Patrol, Republicans should be working with Democrats to lower out-of-pocket costs.”
Fox News - Senator John Kennedy, R-La., stated, “This is the last train leaving the station,” regarding the urgency of passing the budget bill.
CNN - Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated, “We have a multistep process ahead of us, but at the end Republicans will have helped ensure that America's borders are secure and prevented Democrats from defunding these important agencies.”
ABC News - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Instead of pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into ICE and Border Patrol, Republicans should be working with Democrats to lower out-of-pocket costs.”
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WHAT:
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution by a vote of 50-48, with all Democrats opposed and two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
AP - The Senate has already voted on a bipartisan basis to reopen the rest of the Department of Homeland Security weeks ago, prior to April 21st, 2026.
AP - The Senate adopted the final resolution by a vote of 50-48, just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
Fox News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate GOP budget blueprint is set to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
ABC News - The Senate held a series of votes through the night, starting on April 21st, 2026, and continuing into the early hours of April 22nd, 2026.
AP - The Senate adopted the final resolution by a vote of 50-48, just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution with a vote of 50-48, with two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution with a vote of 50-48, with two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution with a vote of 50-48, with two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution with a vote of 50-48, with two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
ABC News - The Senate held a series of votes through the night, starting on Wednesday evening and continuing into early Thursday morning.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution by a vote of 50-48, with all Democrats opposed and two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
AP - The Senate has already voted on a bipartisan basis to reopen the rest of the Department of Homeland Security weeks ago, prior to April 21st, 2026.
AP - The Senate adopted the final resolution by a vote of 50-48, just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
Fox News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate GOP budget blueprint is set to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
ABC News - The Senate held a series of votes through the night, starting on April 21st, 2026, and continuing into the early hours of April 22nd, 2026.
AP - The Senate adopted the final resolution by a vote of 50-48, just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget blueprint by a vote of 50-48, with all Democrats opposed and two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
AP - The Senate has already voted on a bipartisan basis to reopen the rest of the Department of Homeland Security weeks ago, prior to April 21st, 2026.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate adopted the budget resolution with a vote of 50-48, with two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, voting against it.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
CNN - The Senate adopted the final resolution by a vote of 50-48, just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
ABC News - The budget resolution is set to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term.
Fox News - The Senate GOP's budget resolution is advancing through the reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement.
CNN - The Senate adopted a budget blueprint by a vote of 50-48 to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol.
ABC News - The budget plan would fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, through the end of Trump's term, totaling $70 billion.
Fox News - The budget resolution funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term.
ABC News - The Senate held a series of votes through the night, starting on Wednesday evening and continuing into early Thursday morning.
WHERE:
CNN - The Senate, Washington D.C.
ABC News - The Senate, Washington D.C.
WHEN:
ABC News - The Senate held the first series of votes through the night, starting on April 21st, 2026, and continuing into the early hours of April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - The Senate vote occurred just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
ABC News - The Senate held the first series of votes through the night, starting on April 21st, 2026, and continuing into the early hours of April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - The Senate vote occurred just past 3:30 a.m. on April 21st, 2026.
ABC News - The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since mid-February 2026.
CNN - The Senate vote occurred in the early hours of Thursday, April 21st, 2026.
ABC News - The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since mid-February 2026.
ABC News - The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to fund the rest of the Department of Homeland Security weeks ago, prior to April 21st, 2026.
WHY:
AP - Democrats have demanded policy changes in response to the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents, which occurred in January 2026.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Democrats aimed amendments during the “vote-a-rama” at changes to ICE policies and affordability issues they argue Republicans are ignoring ahead of the midterm elections.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Democrats aimed amendments during the “vote-a-rama” at changes to ICE policies and affordability issues they argue Republicans are ignoring ahead of the midterm elections.
AP - Democrats have demanded policy changes in response to the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents, which occurred in January 2026.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Republicans are attempting to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support due to ongoing disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
AP - Democrats have demanded policy changes in response to the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents, which occurred in January 2026.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Republicans are attempting to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support due to ongoing disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
AP - Democrats have demanded policy changes in response to the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents, which occurred in January 2026.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Democrats aimed amendments during the “vote-a-rama” at changes to ICE policies and affordability issues they argue Republicans are ignoring ahead of the midterm elections.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Democrats aimed amendments during the “vote-a-rama” at changes to ICE policies and affordability issues they argue Republicans are ignoring ahead of the midterm elections.
AP - Democrats have demanded policy changes in response to the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents, which occurred in January 2026.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Republicans are attempting to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support due to ongoing disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
AP - Democrats have demanded policy changes in response to the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents, which occurred in January 2026.
CNN - Democrats have demanded changes to ICE tactics and protocols following the fatal shootings of two Americans by federal agents in Minnesota earlier in 2026.
ABC News - Republicans are attempting to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support due to ongoing disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
HOW:
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
CNN - The funding process is being conducted through budget reconciliation, allowing Republicans to approve funds without needing Democratic votes.
ABC News - The budget process requires a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing filibuster rules.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
CNN - The funding process is being conducted through budget reconciliation, allowing Republicans to approve funds without needing Democratic votes.
ABC News - The budget process requires a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing filibuster rules.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
CNN - The funding process is being conducted through budget reconciliation, allowing Republicans to approve funds without needing Democratic votes.
ABC News - The budget process requires a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing filibuster rules.
ABC News - The budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to approve funding without needing Democratic votes, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
CNN - The funding process is being conducted through budget reconciliation, allowing Republicans to approve funds without needing Democratic votes.
ABC News - The budget process requires a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing filibuster rules.
(UPDATED April 24, 2026 05:49 UTC)
The Senate has adopted a budget resolution by a narrow vote of 50 to 48, with all Democrats opposed and two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, also voting against it. This resolution is set to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term. The funding process utilized budget reconciliation, allowing Republicans to move forward without needing Democratic support, despite ongoing disagreements over immigration enforcement policies.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 23:14 UTC)
The Senate has adopted a budget resolution by a narrow vote of 50 to 48, which will fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years at a total of $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term. Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the importance of securing America's borders, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Republicans for not collaborating with Democrats to lower costs instead of increasing funding for enforcement agencies. This budget resolution follows a series of votes that began on Tuesday and continued into the early hours of on Wednesday, with Democrats pushing for policy changes in light of recent tragic incidents involving federal agents.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 21:13 UTC)
The Senate has adopted a budget resolution to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, with a narrow vote of 50 to 48 just after 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized that this multistep process will secure America's borders, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Republicans for not collaborating with Democrats to lower out-of-pocket costs instead of investing heavily in these agencies. The budget reconciliation process enabled Republicans to push this funding through without needing Democratic support, despite ongoing demands from Democrats for changes to ICE tactics following recent incidents involving federal agents.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 19:20 UTC)
The Senate has approved a budget blueprint that will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term. This decision came after a series of votes that began on Tuesday and continued into the early hours of on Wednesday, culminating in a narrow resolution passed by a vote of 50 to 48. Democrats attempted to introduce amendments during the lengthy voting session to address ICE policies and affordability concerns, but the budget reconciliation process allowed Republicans to move forward without needing Democratic support.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 17:23 UTC)
The Senate has adopted a budget blueprint by a narrow vote of 50 to 48, with all Democrats opposed and two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, joining them in voting against it. This budget resolution will fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term, despite Democrats pushing for changes to ICE tactics following recent fatal incidents involving federal agents. The reconciliation process enabled Republicans to approve this funding without needing Democratic support, even though a simple majority was required in the Senate.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 13:22 UTC)
The Senate adopted a budget resolution early on Tuesday, with a narrow vote of 50 to 48, as two Republicans, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul, opposed it. This resolution allocates $70 billion to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, extending through the end of Trump's term, amid ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement policies following the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents earlier this year. Utilizing the budget reconciliation process, Republicans were able to secure this funding without Democratic support, despite the requirement for a simple majority in the Senate.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 11:20 UTC)
The Senate has adopted a budget resolution by a narrow vote of 50 to 48, which will fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, totaling $70 billion, through the end of Trump's term. This resolution is moving forward through the reconciliation process, allowing Republicans to secure funding for immigration enforcement without needing Democratic support, despite the ongoing demands for policy changes following the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents in January. The final vote took place just past 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 09:21 UTC)
The Senate has adopted a budget blueprint to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and border patrol by a narrow vote of 50 to 48, ensuring $70 billion in funding through the end of Trump's term. This vote took place in the early hours of on Tuesday, as Republicans utilized budget reconciliation to push the measure forward without Democratic support amid ongoing disagreements over immigration enforcement policies. The funding comes as the Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since mid-February, following demands from Democrats for changes to ICE tactics after recent fatal incidents involving federal agents.