US Senate Republicans derailed a $70bn bill to fund ICE and border patrol due to controversial proposals for a $1bn White House ballroom project and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Lawmakers are leaving Washington for recess without passing the legislation before the June 1 deadline.
A $70bn US Senate bill to fund ICE and border patrol is stalled due to controversy over $1bn for Donald Trump's White House ballroom and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Republican senators oppose the measures, fearing voter backlash ahead of midterm elections.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, Christian Castro, has been charged with assault in Minneapolis for the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant during a 2020 immigration crackdown. ICE called the charges 'unlawful' and a 'political stunt'.
An ICE agent, Christian Castro, has been charged with assault in Minneapolis for shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during a Trump-era immigration crackdown. This marks the second federal agent charged in connection with the surge, which also saw two US citizens killed by federal agents.
The 2026 World Cup faces criticism for its massive environmental impact, projected to be the "most polluting" ever due to increased teams and vast host countries. Concerns also include eye-watering ticket prices, political tensions, and player safety amid extreme heat.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will reportedly not operate inside or around stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns surrounding immigration enforcement at matches hosted in the United States. The decision follows months of criticism from supporters, lawmakers and international federations, amid fears that immigration raids could overshadow football’s biggest tournament across North America.
