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Congress Approves ICE and Border Patrol Funding Through 2029, With Democratic Support
Lawmakers approved continued funding for immigration enforcement agencies. Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia discussed the measure on NPR.
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Congress has passed funding for ICE and Border Patrol through the rest of President Trump's second term. NPR's Michel Martin interviewed Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia about the legislation on the June 10, 2026, broadcast of Morning Edition.
The segment, titled "Rep. James Walkinshaw on funding for ICE and the future of immigration enforcement," aired at 4:39 AM ET. Walkinshaw, a Democrat representing Virginia, spoke with Martin about the funding decision and its implications for immigration enforcement.
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