Senate Approves $340 Billion Budget Framework for Trump's Immigration Agenda

Washington - Republican senators passed a $340 billion budget framework early Friday, aiming to fund President Trump's immigration and border security plans. The 52-48 vote, largely along party lines, followed an all-night session where Democrats introduced amendments to challenge the package.

The budget includes $175 billion for border security, mass deportations, and the U.S.-Mexico border wall, plus $150 billion for the Pentagon and $20 billion for the Coast Guard. Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham stated the administration's deportation operations need more funding.

Democrats, led by Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, criticized the plan for favoring tax breaks for billionaires and cutting safety net programs. The budget resolution now directs Senate committees to finalize details, with a subsequent vote-a-rama expected. The House is pursuing a separate budget package, while Trump favors a single comprehensive bill.