Immigration enforcement package
Coverage of Immigration enforcement package in the Nexus archive.
- 5 takeaways from the grueling Senate funding battle that just ended
The Senate concluded a grueling 18-hour vote-a-rama focused on an immigration enforcement package. The session was part of a funding battle, highlighting legislative challenges in passing immigration-related measures.
- Dozen GOP rebels fail to permanently kill Trump's controversial $2B fund
Senate Republicans blocked an amendment to permanently end President Donald Trump's $2 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which was part of a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service. The failed amendment, proposed by Sen. Thom Tillis, aimed to redirect the funds to a fraud fund, but faced opposition from both parties. Trump expressed support for the fund, while some Republicans criticized it over concerns about misuse.
- Both parties target Trump's $2B fund as ICE funding package enters danger zone
President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package faces uncertainty as Senate votes could derail it, centered on the controversial $2 billion DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund. Both Democrats and Republicans are pushing amendments to eliminate the fund, which originated from a Trump family IRS settlement and has drawn GOP concerns about misuse by Jan. 6 rioters.
- GOP senators delay immigration funding. And, what to expect this hurricane season
Congressional Republicans left for recess without passing Trump's immigration enforcement package, delaying a key policy priority. Meanwhile, forecasters predict the 2026 hurricane season will bring fewer storms than average.
- GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are advancing a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. The U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two aircraft.