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Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
NPR News Friday 05 June 2026, 10:38 UTC By Barbara Sprunt 1 min read
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After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years. (Image credit: Kent Nishimura)

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

(Image credit: Kent Nishimura)

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