The House voted 214-212 to approve roughly $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol through the rest of President Trump’s term. The bill ends a months-long funding fight but leaves out enforcement reforms Democrats had demanded.
Posts tagged as “Lisa Murkowski”
Senate Republicans passed nearly $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding after an 18-hour overnight vote. The bill now heads to the House as lawmakers continue to clash over a proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political targeting by the government.
The Senate passed a $70 billion bill to fund ICE and the Border Patrol through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. The measure advanced without limits on a disputed $1.776 billion settlement fund that drew bipartisan objections.
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.
Senate Republicans advanced a reconciliation bill to fund immigration agencies after removing White House ballroom-related security money. Internal GOP concerns remain over a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund that some senators want permanently barred.
Senator Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana GOP primary to Trump-backed candidates, ending his 20-year political career. Cassidy's 2021 vote to convict Trump and clashes with Health Secretary RFK Jr. contributed to his defeat.
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.
President Trump’s threat to destroy "a whole civilization" in Iran prompts over 70 Democrats to call for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment or impeachment. Some Republicans express concern, but most remain silent. Trump later announces a two-week ceasefire contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.