Republican senators successfully pushed through a $340 billion budget framework early Friday, despite Democratic opposition, aiming to provide funding for mass deportations and border security. The budget was approved in a 52-48 vote, largely along party lines.
Senate Budget Committee chair Lindsey Graham highlighted the need for funding for the administration’s immigration agenda, emphasizing the need for more resources for deportation operations and border security. Democrats used the all-night session to force GOP senators into potentially embarrassing votes, including attempts to block tax breaks for billionaires.
The Republican Senate package includes funding for border security, mass deportation operations, and a boost to the Pentagon. The budget resolution serves as a framework for various Senate committees to work out the details. Democrats brought numerous amendments, focusing on tax policy and cuts to safety net programs.
Overall, the budget process is part of a broader effort to advance Trump’s agenda and will eventually lead to a comprehensive package including tax cuts and other priorities. Trump has signaled his support for the Senate’s strategy of focusing on border security first.
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