JUST IN: Senate Republicans Advance ICE Funding Reconciliation Without White House Ballroom Funding After Trump Scrapped Weaponization Fund

Senate Republicans have moved forward with a reconciliation bill that will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), sidestepping a controversial $1.776 billion weaponization fund that the Trump administration had previously planned. This decision underscores a shift in priorities, especially as the administration had earlier sought funds for a White House ballroom, which faced significant opposition. This move signals a potential realignment in Republican priorities, focusing on enforcement and border security while bypassing contentious funding proposals.