Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump settlement fund is dropped
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The Senate is advancing a $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol after dropping a controversial settlement fund linked to former President Trump. The Senate voted 53-46 to begin debate on the legislation, which had faced delays due to internal Republican disagreements. Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the need for GOP unity to overcome potential Democratic amendments aimed at permanently banning the settlement fund. Meanwhile, Trump defended the fund during a press conference, raising concerns among Republicans about its future. The House aims to pass the bill by week's end if the Senate finalizes it soon.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
