President Trump’s “border czar” and budget director are asking Senate Republicans for more money, specifically an additional $175 billion, to fund immigration enforcement efforts. This request has increased significantly from initial estimates. Senate Budget Chair Lindsey Graham is pushing for approval of this funding through a budget resolution process that would allow Republicans to pass it without Democratic votes. The Senate’s approach clashes with the House, which wants to include a major tax overhaul in the budget resolution. House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to unify his party around a single bill strategy, while some House Republicans, like the Freedom Caucus, prefer a two-track process that prioritizes immigration funding. Despite the internal divisions, both chambers need to pass identical budget resolutions before moving forward. President Trump has expressed a preference for one bill, but has also indicated he would be open to breaking it up into two if necessary. The ultimate goal is to secure funding for immigration enforcement and address tax priorities, but the details and timeline for reaching a deal remain uncertain. The administration is stressing the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the need for increased funding to support their immigration crackdown plans.
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