Senate passes ICE funding bill that omits $1 billion ballroom allocation and $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’, thwarting Trump

The Senate approved a new funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The legislation excludes a $1 billion allocation earmarked for a ballroom. It also leaves out a $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ that had been proposed. The omission runs contrary to President Trump’s funding priorities. The Independent reported on the bill’s details. The decision reflects congressional resistance to the requested spending. The funding bill will now move forward without the contested amounts. Future oversight may examine the impact of the excluded funds.