GOP presses for a second reconciliation to fund defense and homeland security
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Sen. Lindsey Graham says Republicans are expeditiously moving to unlock a second budget reconciliation bill to fund defense and homeland security, potentially adding SAVE America Act provisions to win support. Yet GOP doubts about passing another party-line measure persist as Democrats push back and the plan hinges on a budget resolution that designates drafting committees and fiscal targets. The live updates also note DHS shutdown-driven TSA staffing shortages and broader Capitol Hill maneuvering over DHS funding, highlighting the fragility and high-stakes politics behind the funding fight.
Topics:nationpolitics#budget-reconciliation#defense-funding#dhs-shutdown#homeland-security#politics#save-america-act
- Graham vows to plow ahead with reconciliation for defense, homeland funding Politico
- GOP’s reconciliation hopes are easier dreamt than done Politico
- Graham says he’s moving ‘expeditiously’ on ICE, Iran funding under reconciliation The Hill
- In the Senate, Thune resurrects idea of reconciliation Roll Call
- GOP moving forward with new reconciliation bill, with money for defense: Graham Breaking Defense
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