Trump urges Republicans to block DHS funding deals until SAVE Act passed
Mar 24th 2026 · United States
President Trump called on Republicans to withhold support for any DHS funding agreement with Democrats until the so-called SAVE Act is passed by Congress, CBS News reports.
- Trump told Republican lawmakers not to agree to Department of Homeland Security funding with Democrats until Congress approves the SAVE Act.
- He tied DHS funding negotiations to passage of the SAVE Act as a condition for GOP support.
- The move inserts the White House into party strategy on upcoming appropriations talks.
- CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reported the development.
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