US Senate launches marathon session to pass nearly $70B for ICE, Border Patrol

The U.S. Senate is conducting a prolonged session to approve nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol. Republicans blocked amendments targeting the Department of Justice's 'anti-weaponization' fund and a proposal requiring congressional approval for a new White House ballroom. The debate includes bipartisan opposition to the fund, which faced criticism after being scrapped by the acting attorney general but later questioned by President Trump.