House Republicans Face Pressure on Immigration Funding as Budget Battles Continue
House GOP leaders address immigration enforcement funding through reconciliation while Interior Secretary testifies on budget cuts to environmental programs.

House Republican leaders are scheduled to address reporters Wednesday morning as they face mounting pressure to pass immigration enforcement funding legislation through the budget reconciliation process. President Trump has set a June 1 deadline for lawmakers to deliver the bill to his desk, with Speaker Mike Johnson leading the GOP effort.
Simultaneously, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is testifying before the House Natural Resources Committee regarding the Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget request for the Interior Department. The administration is seeking $15.9 billion for the department, representing a 12.9 percent decrease from 2026 funding levels.
The proposed Interior Department cuts include reductions to programs that President Trump has referred to as "Green New Scam" initiatives, signaling the administration's shift away from certain environmental policies established under previous leadership.
Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are expressing skepticism over a $1 billion Secret Service request that has been included in the Senate immigration package. GOP senators are demanding additional details about the spending, with some questioning the justification for the substantial funding request.
The budget discussions reflect broader tensions between Republican priorities for immigration enforcement and fiscal restraint, as party leaders navigate competing demands while working within reconciliation rules that allow certain budget measures to pass with a simple majority.