Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham’s recently released budget plan includes full funding for President Trump’s border wall proposal, seeking to head off a counterproposal that would offer just a fraction of the money Mr. Trump wants. Here’s what you need to know about the border wall funding battle:

Graham’s full funding proposal

South Carolina Republican supports Trump’s complete request:

Paul’s counter-proposal

Homeland Security chairman offers reduced alternative:

The cost justification debate

White House defends higher spending levels:

Graham’s defense of full funding

Budget chairman commits to supporting president’s plan:

Paul’s alternative rationale

Homeland Security chairman argues for efficiency:

The reconciliation package context

Border funding part of broader Republican agenda:

Immigrant rights groups’ concerns

Advocacy organizations oppose increased enforcement funding:

Grassley’s fee proposal

Judiciary chairman adds financial deterrents:

Additional fee structure

New costs for previously free applications:

Enhanced border operations funding

Money would support expanded enforcement:

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• Senate GOP budget plan gives Trump full funding for border wall

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