US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The US Senate approved a $70 billion budget framework funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies on Thursday, advancing legislation to reopen the partially-closed Department of Homeland Security. Republicans passed the measure 50-48 despite Democratic opposition following fatal shootings by federal agents in January. The bill now proceeds to the House for consideration.
Key Entities
US SenateDepartment of Homeland SecurityICEBorder PatrolJohn ThuneHouse of RepresentativesDemocratsRepublicans