Senate GOP advances ICE funding

In a marathon 'vote-a-rama' session, Senate Republicans successfully advanced a budget reconciliation measure to fund federal immigration agencies.

The $70 billion resolution provides funding for ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of the Trump administration's term.

Democrats opposed the plan, citing a lack of oversight and policy guardrails following recent fatal shootings by federal agents.

The move marks a significant step toward ending the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, though the bill still requires House approval.