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 and deportation activities, including ICE and Border Patrol, through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. A 49-50 vote rejected an amendment blocking the Department of Justice from using a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, and a separate amendment to redirect the funds to the Justice Department’s fraud division also failed due to procedural objections.