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

The U.S. Senate is conducting a marathon session to approve nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement, including ICE and Border Patrol. Republicans blocked amendments targeting the Department of Justice's 'anti-weaponization' fund and a proposal for congressional authorization of a new White House ballroom. Votes continued into the evening as Democrats challenged Republicans, with some Republicans joining Democrats to oppose the fund.