The US Senate voted 52-47 to provide $70 billion for DHS, funding ICE and Border Patrol for three years, amid Democratic opposition and controversy over Trump's deportation policies.
The Senate is set to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol for three years. Democrats are protesting, seeking policy changes and attempting to block a controversial settlement fund for allies of President Trump.
Senate Republicans are attempting to pass immigration funding, while Israel and Lebanon have renewed a ceasefire. President Trump has also altered federal worker status, and concerns arise over heat risks at the Men's World Cup.
Dozens of anti-immigration protesters who face federal charges for interrupting a Minnesota church service will not face state charges, as prosecutors deemed evidence insufficient. The decision drew criticism from the church's lead pastor.
Senate Republicans are advancing a $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration enforcement, excluding Secret Service funding. This follows a delay over concerns about a "weaponization fund" for those alleging federal targeting, though former President Trump's stance remains unclear.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before the Senate on the agency's budget, facing scrutiny over immigration enforcement and potential CBP officer withdrawals from airports. The hearing occurs amid stalled funding legislation and protests at an ICE facility in New Jersey.
Federal officials have assured Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not conduct civil immigration enforcement at FIFA World Cup games or related events in the city, following concerns raised by stadium workers.
Immigrant rights advocates are organizing in 11 US host cities for the FIFA World Cup, fearing increased immigration enforcement. Groups are distributing legal aid info, threatening strikes, and creating safe zones to protect fans and residents from potential ICE activity.
The White House has launched Aliens.gov, a space-themed website tracking US immigration enforcement, featuring a live dashboard, interactive map, and public reporting tool, amid criticism for dehumanizing language and tactics.
Four immigration judges in Tacoma, WA, pioneered a shift in denying bond to immigrants, citing a 1996 law. This approach, later adopted by the Trump administration, has led to tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging constitutional rights violations and is headed for a Supreme Court showdown.
Congress leaves for recess without passing immigration funding due to disputes over a Trump-backed "Anti-Weaponization Fund." DNC releases a flawed campaign review. Hurricane season predicts fewer storms but risks destructive ones. Climate solutions are being pursued at state/local levels.
Senate Republicans postponed a vote on a $72bn immigration enforcement bill, a rare backlash against President Trump, citing concerns over a controversial $1.776bn "anti-weaponisation" fund and a $1bn White House ballroom request.
Congress will depart Washington without approving funding for immigration enforcement agencies due to disputes over a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Tensions simmered as Republicans debated the fund, which could benefit Trump allies, leading to the postponement of a vote on the $72 billion package.
Senate Republicans are delaying a $72 billion immigration funding bill due to internal dissent over President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund, which would compensate individuals claiming political persecution. This internal division, coupled with Trump's primary challenges against incumbent Republicans, is creating friction and potentially impacting midterm elections.
NPR’s Up First newsletter rounds up major stories including a Republican push for immigration funding, Trump’s Iran deliberations, a Cuba indictment, science funding disputes, climate adaptation efforts and an Ebola outbreak.
Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it "totally unacceptable." And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigration enforcement.
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.
A federal judge says instructions received by immigration enforcement officers to make civil immigrant arrests without warrants do not meet probable cause standards and should not used as guidance
The federal government is offering local law enforcement incentives to join a program that gives their officers authority to make immigration arrests. Police leaders say the funds, which include money for salaries, equipment and vehicles, are enticing.
The Trump administration is recalibrating its mass deportation strategy, moving from aggressive public-facing enforcement tactics to a quieter approach. ICE arrests have declined and detention numbers dropped from 72,000 to 58,000, yet the administration maintains plans to remove 1 million people this fiscal year. The shift comes after high-profile city operations sparked protests and tragic shootings, with the administration now focusing on expanding 287g agreements with local law enforcement and stripping protections from migrants with temporary legal status.
US lawmakers have voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown after the House approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The measure reopens DHS but does not fund ICE or CBP, the two agencies at the center of a standoff with Democrats who demanded reforms following deadly shootings in Minnesota involving federal immigration officers. TSA agents, who were working without pay, will now receive their paychecks.
Jamie Ernesto Alvarez-Gonzalez, a Mexican man who overstayed his tourist visa, pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and illegally possessing firearms. He followed a Border Patrol agent in San Diego on Jan. 8, driving a black Ford F-150 with a fake federal license plate (with misspelled 'federal'), a Border Patrol sticker, and non-working antennae. The agent aborted his mission. Alvarez-Gonzalez also had a fake FBI badge and made recordings about looking for federal agents.
ICE arrests have declined by nearly 12% following the deaths of two citizens in Minneapolis and a subsequent leadership shake-up. Despite the national dip, enforcement remains aggressive in several states, with a significant portion of those detained lacking criminal records.
US citizen women whose undocumented husbands were detained by ICE are choosing to relocate to Mexico rather than face family separation, reflecting the human cost of Trump's intensified immigration enforcement. Janie Pérez, 29, moved to Querétaro with her two daughters after her husband Alejandro was deported in March 2026, while another couple, Raegan Klein and Alfredo Linares, voluntarily relocated to Puerto Vallarta to avoid deportation risk.
