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Fox NewsApr 16, 2026National News

Reporter's Notebook: GOP clash over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a focused 'skinny' bill to quickly end the DHS shutdown.

Reporter's Notebook: GOP clash over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms
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Senate Republicans are debating whether to pass a narrow "skinny" reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security or a broader "obese" package including Iran war funding and the SAVE America Act.

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