A prolonged shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security may soon come to an end after the Senate advanced a funding measure—though the proposal has sparked controversy over its exclusion of key immigration enforcement agencies. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over border security and federal spending priorities.

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The Senate agreed via voice vote to send a bipartisan deal funding the whole [Department of Homeland Security] except for President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement and border security efforts to the House for consideration.

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The Senate vote follows GOP leaders endorsing a two-track approach to funding DHS on Wednesday, with President Trump giving lawmakers a hard deadline to end the record-breaking funding lapse.

The Senate bill accomplishes the first phase of the plan by working with Democrats to fund as much of DHS as possible on a bipartisan basis. However, it would zero out funding for ICE and much of the Border Patrol, save for $11 billion in customs funding going to the agency. Additionally, $10 billion teed up for ICE won’t be funded under the measure.

This development highlights a growing divide in Washington over immigration enforcement and border security. While lawmakers have moved to fund most of DHS operations, the exclusion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and key Border Patrol resources has raised concerns among Republicans and many Americans who view border security as a critical national priority.

As IFA intercessors know, the issue of border security is not just political—it is tied to law, order, and the protection of a nation’s sovereignty. Efforts to withhold funding from agencies tasked with enforcing immigration laws have been viewed by many as a step toward weakening enforcement at a time when border concerns remain high.

Republicans have indicated they plan to restore funding for ICE and the Border Patrol through a separate budget reconciliation package, which would allow them to bypass Democratic opposition. Still, that process comes with challenges, including the need to identify spending cuts and maintain party unity.

For intercessors, this situation is a call to pray for wisdom, unity, and righteous leadership in Washington. Let’s pray that decisions regarding our nation’s security would be guided by truth, that leaders would prioritize the safety of the American people, and that God would bring clarity and accountability to this process.

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