Trump officials tell GOP lawmakers they need $175 BILLION to secure borders.
That's the headline.
The sub-headline is they need the money right now.
After less than one month of Public Relations, high profile Raids with network crews tagging along, and expensive military jets flying half-empty planes to South America, ICE is going broke.
Some of the made-for-TV raids ended up with Border Patrol Agents and television talking heads out-numbering the Illegal immigrants.
And there have been more than a few "Catch-and-release" cases.
The other big problem.
There is NO fiscal year 2024-25 Budget.
The temporary spending bill expires in mid-March.
Tick-Tock-Tick Tock. Time is running out.
I will be posting that Budget Update Podcast soon.
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