
The Trump administration is requesting $51.7 billion in discretionary spending for the Department of Homeland Security in fiscal year 2020, a nearly 8 percent increase above current funding levels, with the main focus being on border security based on physical barriers and immigration enforcement. The administration provided limited specifics for most program items and agency top lines as DHS is expected to release its detailed budget request on Tuesday, although it’s possible the release doesn’t happen until March 18. Still,…