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immigration funding
Coverage of immigration funding in the Nexus archive.
- Immigration funding passes Senate, surveillance bill blocked
The Senate passed a $70 billion funding bill for immigration enforcement agencies with a 52-47 vote, sending it to the House. Shortly after, the Senate blocked a bill related to expiring surveillance powers due to opposition from seven Republicans and Democrats over Bill Pulte's nomination as director of national intelligence.
- Trump calls to fire powerful Senate rules official after major blowup over funding for ballroom and immigration
Trump has called for the firing of a powerful Senate rules official following a major conflict over funding allocations for a ballroom and immigration-related expenses. The dispute highlights tensions within Senate leadership over budgetary priorities and administrative decisions.