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Jan 31, 2026 US Senate rejected an amendment to redirect ICE funding to Medicaid Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The Senate declined to shift enforcement funds toward healthcare despite documented civilian deaths tied to immigration operations.
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- Senate rejects amendment to redirect ICE funding to Medicaid — The Senate rejected an amendment by Senator Bernie Sanders that sought to repeal $75 billion in additional ICE funding from Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and redirect it to Medicaid. The amendment failed despite earning two Republican votes, reflecting shifting political dynamics around immigration enforcement spending priorities.
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Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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