GOP EFFORT TO BLOCK ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT BENEFITS FAILS IN SENATE
In a stunning 56-44 vote, the U.S. Senate just REJECTED a Republican amendment that would’ve stripped taxpayer-funded benefits from illegal immigrants under President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Ex
The amendment aimed to prevent noncitizens from receiving Medicaid and other federal assistance – but Democrats blocked it, and a few Republicans flipped, dooming the effort.
• Conservatives say this is a MASSIVE missed opportunity to:
V Rein in wasteful spending v Protect American taxpayers
V Keep the border secure
Trump allies are FURIOUS — warning that GOP holdouts are risking MAGA support heading into 2026.
“Americans are footing the bill while illegals cash in,”
one senator said. “Enough is enough.”