U.S. Congress Nears Approval of $70 Billion Homeland Security Funding

The U.S. Congress is close to finalizing a substantial $70 billion funding package for the Department of Homeland Security. This legislation, which has passed the Senate and is now before the House, aims to support the administration's immigration enforcement initiatives, including operations for ICE and Border Patrol, through 2029. The measure has drawn criticism from pro-immigrant groups.