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Trump and GOP Leaders Back Two-Track DHS Funding Plan

Trump and Republican leaders backed a two-track plan to fund DHS and end its partial shutdown. Center outlets stress hurdles, right-leaning outlets emphasize bypassing Democratic votes, and left-leaning outlets focus on backlash among Trump supporters.

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Trump and Republican leaders backed a two-track DHS funding plan, pairing regular appropriations for most of the department with separate reconciliation funding for immigration enforcement. The plan aims to end the partial shutdown, and Trump urged passage by June 1.

Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s praise of Thune and the criticism it drew from some of his supporters. Center outlets describe a route to reopening DHS while stressing Republican divisions and legislative hurdles. Right-leaning outlets emphasize bypassing Democratic votes to fund immigration enforcement, often presenting the plan as a way to end the shutdown.

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13% · AVG CRED 57

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“Backlash from Trump supporters”

The article reports some MAGA supporters criticized Trump’s praise of Thune, focusing on their posts about the SAVE Act and Senate leadership.

Raw StoryAPR 2 · 1:35 PM ET

MAGA fans flip out on Trump for praising Senate leader: 'Why are you thanking Thune?'Trump praised Thune and Johnson for working on a DHS funding plan, drawing criticism from some of his supporters.CRED 57BAL 35 MIXED

Center

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“A plan facing hurdles”

Coverage describes the two-track proposal while stressing hurdles in the House and Republican divisions; CBS News also includes Democratic leaders’ responses.

CNNAPR 1 · 4:31 PM ET

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remainTrump called for a second reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement and urged Republicans to pursue it without Democratic votes.CRED 84BAL 60 MIXED

CBS NewsAPR 1 · 6:00 PM ET

Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdownDonald Trump demanded separate funding for ICE and Border Patrol and set a June 1 deadline for the legislation.CRED 83BAL 75 MIXEDCBS NEWS · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

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“Funding while bypassing Democrats”

Right-leaning coverage emphasizes funding immigration enforcement through reconciliation without Democratic votes, with some articles portraying the Republican plan as a solution to the shutdown.

Fox NewsAPR 1 · 2:30 PM ET

Thune, Johnson unveil plan to sidestep Democrats, lock in border funding for yearsTrump urged Republicans to draft a reconciliation package and said he wanted it on his desk by June 1.CRED 69BAL 50 MIXED

New York PostAPR 1 · 3:34 PM ET

Trump and GOP reach deal to end DHS shutdown hell -- fund ICE separatelyTrump endorsed the two-track plan and said he wanted a reconciliation bill funding ICE and CBP by June 1.CRED 65BAL 55 MIXED

pjmedia.comAPR 2 · 2:21 PM ET

We May Finally Be Close to Ending the Democrats' DHS Shutdown – PJ MediaTrump’s endorsement of reconciliation funding preceded Johnson and Thune’s support for the two-track plan.CRED 42BAL 20 MIXED

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“Backlash from Trump supporters”

The article reports some MAGA supporters criticized Trump’s praise of Thune, focusing on their posts about the SAVE Act and Senate leadership.

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Raw StoryAPR 2 · 1:35 PM ET

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