Senate Approves $70B for Immigration

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill allocating $70 billion to strengthen immigration enforcement efforts, including the strict deportation programs launched by former President Donald Trump. The bill requires approval from the House of Representatives and includes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Border Patrol, and other enforcement agencies to continue operations through the end of Trump's term. Amendments aimed at redirecting some payments from the settlement fund faced obstacles within the Republican Party, leading to internal negotiations to unify the stance, although the final vote resulted in a 52-47 tally.

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