House Approves $70 Billion ICE Funding Bill, Ending Stalemate
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $70 billion bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Trump's term. The bill's passage ends a months-long impasse over immigration enforcement funding. The legislation was approved by a narrow margin of 214 to 212 votes, following the Senate's approval after overcoming several roadblocks. The bill's passage was delayed due to disagreements over additional funding requests by President Trump, including a $1 billion allocation for a White House ballroom and a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund. These provisions were ultimately removed from the bill. 
