US Senate approves $70bn for Trump's immigration enforcement agenda

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: United States

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US Senate approves $70bn for Trump's immigration enforcement agenda

The United States Senate on Friday approved a $70 billion funding package aimed at strengthening President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. The budget package is intended to support immigration control and enforcement measures. The decision marks a key step in implementing the Trump administration's immigration policies. No further details on the use of the funds were provided.

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