The DHS appropriations subcommittee chair said he wouldn't support an approach that would leave immigration enforcement without congressional supervision.
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Congress appropriated $713 million to the office in fiscal 2025, which ended September 30. Only $472 million of that has been distributed, according to an analysis of publicly available documents by The 19th.
As the resort industry offers support through meals and other supplies, TSA agents cite an "important mission" and continue to work despite missing paychecks.
The bill, a Trump priority that is being debated this week but is not expected to pass, seeks to increase the restrictions on registering to vote in hopes of cutting down on non-citizen voting — already a rare and illegal occurrence.
Nevada's senior senator also answered questions on the Epstein files and the 2028 presidential race in a conversation with Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston.
Nevada's two Democratic senators say Republicans have not put forth proposals that sufficiently rein in immigration enforcement agents, and they will not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a result.
Amodei said concerns about Republicans losing the House in 2026 did not shape his decision. He is the latest of nearly three dozen House members to hang up their hats ahead of the midterms.
Reduced eligibility for SNAP assistance is just one way the food program is changing. Starting in October, states will also have to pay more to administer benefits and may be penalized for high payment error rates.
The senator, who criticized Kristi Noem, said she would consider the facts and "make an appropriate decision at that time" if the DHS secretary is impeached.
New federal rules are requiring states to pay more of SNAP's administrative costs, provide food assistance to fewer residents and curb erroneous payments.