Lawmakers Struggle to Find Consensus on Border Security Funding Amid Deep Partisan Divides
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Democratic appropriators say the failure of the border deal could create problems for DHS funding talks, especially since they were counting on extra money from it.
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Key lawmakers acknowledge challenges in crafting the bills with tight budget caps, with Democrats arguing more border emergency funds may be needed.
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Republicans counter by blaming Biden for proposing DHS cuts and Democrats for not properly funding immigration enforcement.
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Immigration advocates scoff at claims ICE is underfunded and see plans to cut detention space as cost-cutting and humanitarian.
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Lawmakers continue seeking a bipartisan border funding deal but face odds, with Democrats opposing strict policies and Republicans the latest Senate bill without border funds.