# Senate Passes $70B for Border Enforcement

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-05T10:23:47+00:00
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## Resource

The Senate narrowly passed a $70 billion funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol, securing their operations through the end of the current presidential term—after a tense, hours-long debate derailed by a contentious $1 billion settlement fund. Republicans, frustrated by the unresolved fund and its political fallout, nearly derailed the vote, with some even proposing redirecting the money to Capitol riot victims. Despite the chaos, the bill advanced with a majority vote, highlighting the deep partisan divides and the high stakes of balancing national security with political optics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac42035a869cce19

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