The Daily Punch Senate passes DHS funding — without ICE and CBP
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Mar 27, 2026 Late-night Senate action funds much of the Department of Homeland Security while excluding ICE and CBP. Debate over what Democrats won and lost in the deal. Discussion of Republican tactics, reconciliation prospects, and the House’s likely path forward. A look at Colorado’s 1st District ballot drama and a House ethics panel stirring controversy.
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Senate Breaks DHS Stalemate Without ICE And CBP
- The Senate passed DHS funding excluding ICE and CBP to break a 41-day impasse.
- The 3 a.m. voice vote funds TSA and Coast Guard while leaving ICE and CBP unfunded, reflecting a negotiated middle path by Democrats and Republicans.
Neither Party Claimed A Clear Victory
- Neither side secured major policy wins; Democrats didn't get reforms they sought and Republicans lost ICE/CBP funding in this vote.
- Jake Sherman notes Democrats won the structure they wanted but not the substantive concessions like masks or body cameras.
Contentious Issues May Move To Reconciliation
- The next step likely moves contentious elements into reconciliation or separate Republican bills where ICE and CBP funding can be attached.
- Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer predict reconciliation could follow, but it's politically fraught and may not include the Save America Act.