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Senate GOP Threatens ICE Funding Boost
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Senate Republicans and Democrats are embroiled in a heated debate over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt threatened to allocate substantial funds for deportations, but New Jersey Democrat Andy Kim blocked the measure. The standoff, stemming from weeks of stalled talks, has led to a partial government shutdown, affecting TSA workers, Coast Guard members, and civilians. The Senate passed a funding bill, but it was rejected by House Republicans, leaving the shutdown ongoing and airports in disarray.
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