Catherine Cortez Masto & John Thune

Catherine Cortez Masto: Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democratic Senator, voted in favor of the agreement to end the shutdown and had been voting to open the government since October 1.

John Thune: John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, endorsed the deal to end the shutdown and called for an immediate vote.

Catherine Cortez Masto: As a Democratic Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto>>> expressed outrage at Scott Bessent>>>'s refusal to answer questions regarding the IRS audit immunity, highlighting the political backlash.

John Thune: As Senate Majority Leader, John Thune spoke with Todd Blanche and expressed his desire for the immigration bill to be narrowly focused, indicating his influence on the decision to drop the 'weaponization' fund.

Catherine Cortez Masto: As a Democratic Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto>>> expressed outrage at Scott Bessent>>>'s refusal to answer questions regarding the IRS audit immunity, highlighting the political backlash.

John Thune: Senate Majority Leader John Thune>>> urged the White House to abandon the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' entirely, stating it was the best way forward.

Catherine Cortez Masto: Catherine Cortez Masto>>>, a Democratic Senator, expressed frustration over Scott Bessent>>>'s refusal to answer questions regarding IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>>.

John Thune: John Thune>>>, the Senate Majority Leader, stated the goal is to pass the base bill for immigration enforcement funding.

Catherine Cortez Masto: Catherine Cortez Masto, a United States — Democratic Party (United States) senator, has come out against the inclusion of the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security bill in the broader funding package.