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Senator Bernie Sanders secures full Democratic support and two Republican votes for his plan to reclaim $75 billion from U.S.
Senator Bernie Sanders secures full Democratic support and two Republican votes for his plan to reclaim $75 billion from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and undo recent Medicaid cuts. The proposal marks one of Sanders’ biggest fiscal challenges to federal budget priorities. Lawmakers backing the effort say the funding shift better reflects national needs. Supporters argue that ICE’s ballooning budget can be responsibly trimmed to reinforce healthcare programs under strain. Critics warn the move could weaken immigration enforcement. Health policy analysts note that Medicaid cuts have already shaped hospital budgets, state spending, and vulnerable families’ access to care. The bipartisan element adds weight to a proposal that usually divides Congress. Attention now shifts to whether leadership allows the measure to advance toward a full vote.
