The US Senate has postponed consideration of a $72 billion immigration bill until at least June due to disagreements among Republicans, Reuters reported.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune had hoped to keep the bill narrow, focusing on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection through the end of Trump's term.

However, disputes arose over additional provisions added at the behest of President Donald Trump. These include a $1.8 billion fund for individuals the administration considers victims of government 'abuse of power,' and about $1 billion for security measures related to a planned ballroom construction at the White House complex.

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche was summoned to Congress to explain the fund. Some senators expressed concerns about potential public backlash over these initiatives.

Thune stated that the bill was originally intended to be 'narrow and targeted,' but the additional provisions complicated its progress.

Source: kun.uz