multi source·5/19/2026·2 sources analyzed
Senate Republican calls for delay on immigration funding package
A Senate Republican is advocating for a hold on a budget reconciliation package related to immigration enforcement. The request is linked to concerns over proposed funding for the White House ballroom. (sources: thehill, foxnews)
ModernAction Briefing
Senator Thom Tillis is urging his colleagues to postpone a $72 billion budget package for immigration enforcement due to a $1 billion proposal for the White House ballroom. This internal GOP disagreement could impact the funding for immigration operations through 2029.
- Senator Tillis is advocating for a delay on the budget reconciliation package.
- The package aims to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029.
- Concerns about the ballroom funding have created a dispute within the GOP.
Why it matters
The outcome of this internal GOP dispute could affect future immigration enforcement funding.
Action context
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