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

The U.S. Senate is debating nearly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement and deportation activities, including ICE and Border Patrol, through the end of President Trump’s term. Republicans blocked amendments to restrict a DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund and a White House ballroom proposal, with bipartisan support for some amendments but procedural objections halting others.