Trump 'slush fund' sinks Senate Immigration Bill
Senate Republicans have halted plans to advance a significant immigration enforcement bill due to internal disagreements over a proposed compensation fund for President Trump's allies. The collapse of the bill represents a setback for Trump and highlights growing resistance among Republicans to his agenda, particularly in an election year. This situation reflects broader tensions within the party as lawmakers grapple with balancing Trump's priorities against pressing economic concerns for their constituents.
- ▪Senate Republicans abandoned plans for a major immigration enforcement bill after internal disagreements.
- ▪The proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for Trump's allies was a key point of contention.
- ▪Republicans are increasingly divided over Trump's priorities, especially in light of economic issues affecting voters.
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U.S. Senate Republicans abandoned plans on Thursday (May 21, 2026) to advance major immigration enforcement legislation after furious internal disagreement over a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for U.S. President Donald Trump's allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by federal agencies.The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who had hoped to pass roughly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol and other agencies before lawmakers began a week-long recess.Instead, the debate exposed rare public resistance from Republicans normally inclined to fall in line behind the President, with senators balking at provisions they feared would be politically toxic in an election year dominated by affordability…
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