House Republicans vote to advance $70bn bill for Trump’s immigration crackdown

House Republicans voted on Tuesday to advance a $70 billion bill aimed at funding agencies involved in Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts through September 2029. This legislative move resolves a protracted dispute with Democrats that had previously led to a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Secure America Act, which previously passed the Senate, designates $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and an additional $5 billion for DHS. The bill's advancement marks a significant step in implementing the immigration policies advocated by Donald Trump.