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John Thune abandons House conservatives in ICE sellout to radicals, report charges * WorldNetDaily * by Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit

The article criticizes Thune for accepting the Senate funding deal and leaving Washington ahead of recess.

John Thune abandons House conservatives in ICE sellout to radicals, report charges * WorldNetDaily * by Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit
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Mar 27, 2026
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The Senate unanimously approved a Department of Homeland Security funding package that excluded ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection. John Thune drew criticism from House Republicans over the deal and his departure ahead of recess.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader criticized for accepting a DHS funding package that excluded ICE and parts of CBP

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House Budget Committee chair expressing optimism that the measure would pass

Randy Fine
R · FL-6

Representative criticizing Thune for leaving as the SAVE America Act remained stalled

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose border-security position is invoked in support of full funding

Former president referenced in Emmer’s comparison of border conditions

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader quoted defending his party’s opposition to full DHS funding without reforms

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president referenced alongside Biden in Emmer’s border comparison

Tom Emmer
R · MN-6

House Majority Whip criticizing the Senate deal and its timing

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Senate Passes Bill to Reopen Most of DHS

The Senate passed a DHS funding deal that excludes immigration enforcement; Thune was involved in advancing the agreement. Center outlets emphasize the impasse and Thune’s role in moving a bill to reopen most of DHS. Right-leaning outlets focus on the deal’s exclusion of immigration enforcement and its failure to address the SAVE America Act.

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