John Thune: Democrats Want to Fund Only the Parts of DHS They Like

Senate Republican Leader John Thune accused Democrats of trying to fund only the parts of the Department of Homeland Security they agree with while blocking funding for other priorities. Thune said the approach undermines the agency’s broader mission and weakens efforts to secure the border and address national security threats. Thune argued that selective funding could create gaps in enforcement and limit DHS operations tied to immigration control, counterterrorism, and border security. The dispute comes as lawmakers continue negotiating federal spending bills and debate how to allocate funding across major government agencies.