the fight over the spending budget is not as we are being told. The real problem dems have with it is the funding and approval for congress to use military for deportations. I'll explain:

DJT proclaimed invasion on Jan 20 2025

DJT declared a National Emergency at the border on Jan 20 2025.

DJT was required by the War Powers Act to notify Congress within 48 hours if he is using the military.

DJT is required to get Congress approval within 60 for continued military and funding. Congress can pass a resolution extending that 60 days but unless they do that DJT must have their approval. If they fail to give it then DJT is required to begin withdrawing military. He has 30 days to complete that.

This is why Nancy is saying a 4 week continuation of funding ( she wants the approval and funding removed ) DJT would then be forced to begin withdrawal if Nancy's plan were agreed to.

This bill has 85 bil per year for 4 years for military use at the border and for deportation. This means for the entire 4 yr term DJT has Congress approval to repel the invasion and all the power that comes with it. Dems have to walk a fine line for 4 years and cannot interfere with DJT on anything related to this topic or they face Military detention themselves

I will add Schumer might be more concerned about himself personally and not want reduced government where DJT gets to determine what is essential to keep open. Schumer is more concerned about DOGE having free run of the joint to find fraud (him) and DJT can reduce Federal Courts where they are blocking his as much as they can