Editor Daily Rundown: Senate GOP Flees DC Without Passing ICE, Border Patrol Funding
Senate Republicans have left Washington without passing funding for ICE and Border Patrol. This decision follows a revolt against a proposed $1.8 billion weaponization compensation fund. As lawmakers head out for Memorial Day, Congress is likely to miss the President's funding deadline of June 1.
- ▪Senate Republicans did not pass funding for ICE and Border Patrol before leaving town.
- ▪House Republicans pulled a funding bill after a revolt against the Trump administration's proposal.
- ▪Congress is expected to miss the President's June 1 funding deadline.
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Editorial Editor Daily Rundown: Senate GOP Flees DC Without Passing ICE, Border Patrol Funding (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Vince Coglianese Editorial Director May 22, 2026 11:54 AM ET May 22, 2026 11:54 AM ET Vince Coglianese Editorial Director Font Size: SENATE REPUBLICANS GO INSANE … FLEE TOWN WITHOUT FUNDING FOR ICE & BORDER PATROL … SPECIAL REPORT: House Republicans pulled an I.C.E./Border Patrol funding bill, after a revolt against the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion weaponization compensation fund. Now lawmakers are leaving early for Memorial, all but assuring that Congress will miss the President’s June 1 funding deadline. @ChadPergram is following it all from Capitol Hill.
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