The Senate rejected a Democratic bid to block the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as Republicans push a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill. The vote exposed GOP divisions over the fund, which Trump has praised despite administration testimony that it is not moving forward.
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Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary, defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. The runoff is set for June 27, with Cassidy conceding defeat after a campaign marked by President Trump's opposition to the senator.
Kouri Richins is sentenced to life without parole for murdering her husband with a fentanyl-laced drink. Her children expressed fear of her release, while the judge weighed the severity of the crime against the family's trauma.
President Donald Trump backs temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease high fuel prices, but experts say the relief for drivers would be modest. Congressional approval is needed, and the move could cost billions in government revenue.
President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.
An ICE agent in Minnesota faces felony assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two drivers during a federal immigration enforcement operation. The charges mark the first criminal case tied to the controversial Operation Metro Surge.
The Senate narrowly rejects a resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran, with Democrats pledging to continue efforts to rein in the conflict. Some Republicans express concerns as the 60-day War Powers deadline approaches.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, charged with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, have requested a six-month delay of the preliminary hearing to thoroughly review extensive forensic and digital evidence. Key issues in the case include inconclusive ballistic analyses by the ATF and ongoing FBI testing, as well as complex DNA evidence found on the alleged murder weapon. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, while the defense continues investigating and preparing for trial amid unresolved evidentiary questions.