Senate Proposes $72 Billion DHS Funding Package Amid Controversy

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The Senate is set to vote on a $72 billion budget package for DHS funding, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Security. Democrats have withheld support following two civilian deaths linked to federal agents during an immigration crackdown. The Senate's reconciliation process allows for a simple majority but faces internal Republican divisions over funding for security upgrades related to Trump's ballroom project. The voting process is expected to begin soon, with a self-imposed June 1 deadline for approval.