Senate Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Border Policy and Funding
Senate Republicans are pushing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to attach policy changes to the White House's border supplemental funding request, which totals around $14 billion. The Republicans have proposed key border policy changes, including building more border barriers, that have been criticized by Democrats. Mayorkas argues that the funding will help secure the border by adding personnel and technology, but some Democrats are open to discussing incremental policy changes. A bipartisan group of senators is also exploring the possibility of finding consensus on a limited border package, although comprehensive immigration reform remains a longshot.
