Senate Republican leaders feel like they’re in a good position as they embark on a budget reconciliation effort to fund ICE and CBP for multiple years, Punchbowl reports
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- Senate GOP leaders meet Republican senators this week amid frustration that House Republicans are delaying reopening DHS and tying it to Senate reconciliation.
- Senate GOP leaders aim to have a budget resolution ready for floor action as soon as next week, though delays are possible.
- The Senate will also resume debate on the SAVE America Act as Thune faces pressure over when to end it.