More money is needed to secure the border. Traditionally, appropriation bills originate in the House of Representatives. Is this do-nothing Congress ever going to do something, or does it just talk.

ICE warns of budget deficit, possible cutbacks, Feb 9, 2024
"An internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by NewsNation says the agency is facing a $1 billion deficit and will be forced to scale back operations if it doesn’t get the funding it needs... White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that without additional appropriations in the coming weeks, ICE would be forced to reduce operations."
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/...

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, February 7, 2024, Aboard Air Force One En Route New York, New York
"So, because congressional Republicans are choosing partisan politics over our national security and refusing to pass the bipartisan national security agreement that includes significant border reforms and funding, over the coming weeks ICE will be forced to reduce operations because of budget shortfalls. "
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-bri...

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