Senate passes $70 billion immigration bill after fund fight
#ImmigrationBill #TrumpSlushFundSenate passed a $70B immigration enforcement bill after rejecting bipartisan efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund. Bill now heads to House, expected next week. Republicans narrowly defeated amendments to redirect funds from the controversial slush fund. read more
Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Bill Overnight
#ImmigrationBill #JohnBoltonSenate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill along party lines after 18 hours of debate. John Bolton will plead guilty to mishandling classified information. Jill Biden discussed her husband's decision to pardon Hunter Biden and his 2024 campaign. read more
Trump settlement fund sparks all-night Senate standoff
#TrumpSettlement #ImmigrationBillDemocrats and some Republicans fought all night to block a $1.776 billion fund compensating Trump's political persecution claims, delaying a $70 billion immigration bill. The Senate rejected amendments redirecting funds, exposing party divisions. read more
Senate passes $70B immigration bill, leaves Trump fund unchecked
#ImmigrationBill #SenateVoteThe Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill funding ICE and Border Patrol for three years, after defeating amendments to ban Trump's $1.776 billion settlement fund. Republicans avoided adding restrictions, passing the bill early Friday. read more
Ocasio-Cortez Disappointed as Democrats Vote for Controversial Immigration Bill
#AOC #immigrationbillAOC expressed disappointment in 61 Democrats who helped pass Nancy Mace’s bill deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of sex crimes, fearing it could harm domestic abuse victims. The legislation received support from both moderates and progressives. read more