WATCH: Sen. Merkley calls out Republicans for defunding health care & SNAP to balloon ICE’s budget.

Senate Committee on Appropriations · February 5, 2026

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Unidentified Speaker reminded listeners of "Trump's so called big beautiful bill," framing it as the starting point for criticism of recent federal spending choices.

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Unidentified speaker criticized a prior federal spending measure he called a “big beautiful bill,” saying it cut nutrition and health programs while allocating $75,000,000,000 to ICE and urging the Senate to push for reforms to the Department of Homeland Security bill, including ending roving patrols and increasing accountability.

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