Thune moves to neutralize immigration bill landmines from DOJ lawfare fund
Senate GOP leaders are addressing concerns over a proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund that could complicate the passage of an immigration enforcement bill. Some Republicans are pushing for amendments to block the fund, which they believe could jeopardize the bill's approval. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working to prevent any changes that could undermine the legislation as it approaches a critical voting session.
- ▪Senate GOP leaders are trying to quell concerns over a proposed anti-weaponization fund that threatens an immigration enforcement bill.
- ▪Several Republicans want to include language in the reconciliation bill to prevent the fund's creation.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune is focused on defeating amendments that could undermine the bill's passage.
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Senate GOP leaders are working to quell Republican angst over the Trump administration’s proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund that is threatening to trip up the party’s immigration enforcement bill as it inches toward final passage. Several Republicans still want language inserted into the so-called reconciliation bill to prevent the fund’s creation as President Donald Trump and senior administration officials offer conflicting messages on whether the controversial Department of Justice reimbursement plan for alleged targets of Biden-era “lawfare” is dead.
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