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Congress Approves $70 Billion Funding for DHS Amid Controversy

In a closely contested vote, Congress has allocated $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security, supporting President Trump's immigration policies over the next three years.

Editorial StaffJune 9, 20261 MIN READ

The U.S. Congress has approved a significant funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, allocating $70 billion over the next three years. This decision comes amid ongoing debates about immigration and enforcement policies.

The vote, which concluded with a narrow margin of 214 to 212 in favor, reflects a divided stance among lawmakers regarding the direction of the country's immigration strategy.

This funding is intended to bolster President Trump's mass deportation agenda, a point that has sparked considerable discussion and concern among various advocacy groups and citizens.