Republicans in Congress clear final hurdle for $70B boost in immigration enforcement

U.S. House Republicans approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package without new operational guardrails for federal agents, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The 214-212 vote included opposition from Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Kevin Kiley, along with Democrats, over concerns about accountability and past incidents involving immigration officers. Funds will support ICE, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security through September 2029.