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Senate Passes $180B Funding Amid ICE Controversy

1/16/2026

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Senate Approves Funding

The Senate approved a $180 billion funding package with an 82-15 vote, ahead of the January 30 deadline, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS funding remains contentious after a shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Democrats push stricter ICE regulations, while Republicans seek funding levels, as ACA talks complicate the process.

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House Passes Israel Aid

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding package that provides $3.3 billion annually in security assistance to Israel.
It blocks funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the International Criminal Court.
It designates $37.5 million for peace-building and heads to the Senate for discussions on the future of U.S. aid to Israel.

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Senate Approves Funding

The Senate approved a $180 billion funding package with an 82-15 vote, ahead of the January 30 deadline, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
DHS funding remains contentious after a shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Democrats push stricter ICE regulations, while Republicans seek funding levels, as ACA talks complicate the process.

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