DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Senate Republicans are plowing ahead with their budget proposal despite President Donald Trump throwing his weight behind the House version, arguing their plan will allow federal immigration authorities to execute the president’s border security agenda with full force.
As Trump moves to secure the border following his predecessor’s failure to stem the influx of illegal immigration, key administration officials are warning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is in dire need of resources and staffing to execute the president’s deportation and border security efforts.
Both House and Senate Republicans are committed to providing the administration with the necessary resources, but Senate Republicans believe their slimmed-down budget could get additional money to ICE quicker.
The Senate’s resolution could pass as early as…
