BREAKING: The Senate Just PASSED a Bill Funding Most of DHS But Skipped the Key Part That Could Cost Them the Midterms
The Senate just rammed through a bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security — but deliberately left out ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection in a stunning overnight session.
This is a massive win for Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, who have been holding TSA agents and other workers hostage to protect illegal immigrants. Senate Majority Leader John Thune pushed the partial funding through by unanimous consent after talks collapsed, openly admitting they’re funding “everything but ICE and CBP” for now.
The bill still has to clear the House, but the damage is already done. Thune, once again playing the role of RINO sellout, tried to spin it as a practical move, claiming Republicans had “pre-loaded” funding in last year’s big bill. Democrats, meanwhile, are celebrating. Schumer boasted that his caucus “stood united” and refused to give ICE a “blank check” without reforms.
Here’s the cold truth: by stripping funding for the very agencies that actually enforce our borders, Senate Republicans just handed Democrats a political gift. Voters are furious about open borders, crime, and the chaos at airports caused by this shutdown. Skipping ICE is the one issue that could cost them the midterms — and Thune knows it.
Trump has already made it clear he’s not playing these games. He’s ready to surge ICE agents to airports to keep the country safe and start arresting criminals, regardless of what Congress does. While RINOs in the Senate fold, Trump is delivering the America First results voters demanded.
This partial funding deal is exactly why the swamp still feels comfortable. Democrats get to protect their illegal immigrant base, RINOs get to pretend they’re compromising, and the American people get stuck with more delays, more crime, and weaker borders.
The House now holds the line. If they cave like the Senate did, the betrayal will be complete. Patriots are watching closely — and they will remember who stood with America and who chose politics over security.
**Opinion Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article, including criticism of Senate leadership and the partial DHS funding deal, reflect a critical perspective and may not align with all readers. Facts are based on reported Senate actions, public statements from Thune and Schumer, and ongoing developments; readers should form their own conclusions.**
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Johnson already told Thune he is a fool and said the bill is DOA in the house.