The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three‑year budget plan on Wednesday that clears the way for Congress to take up an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agencies.
The measure passed by a narrow 215–211 vote, with Democrats opposing it. House Speaker Mike Johnson kept the vote open for more than five hours as he worked to secure enough Republican support, with some lawmakers from farm states pressing for a separate vote on expanding the sale of ethanol‑blended gasoline.
The Senate passed the budget plan on 23 April, meaning Republicans in both chambers can now begin drafting the details of the proposed funding package and seek approval before sending it to President Donald Trump.
Republican leaders aim to move the legislation in May using a special parliamentary process that allows passage in the Senate without Democratic backing.
Republicans used the same procedure last year to approve roughly $130 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol, funding requested by Trump to support his large‑scale migrant deportation push.
Democrats have criticised the approach and sought to curb enforcement operations, particularly after protests erupted following the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this year.
Separately, funding pressures remain at the Department of Homeland Security, with several agencies set to run out of money by the end of the week unless Congress passes a temporary legislation to fund the federal government (Continuing resolution or Stopgap bill) for a limited period before the fiscal year ends on 30 September.
While the Senate has approved a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding measure covering agencies such as the Secret Service, Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), House Republicans have yet to support it.
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At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Britain will continue to support Ukraine “100 per cent” against Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday, after Moscow warned London of consequences over reports that British-made drones had been used in strikes on Russian territory.
Russia has summoned Japan’s ambassador to Moscow and delivered a strong protest over what it called “anti-Russian” remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi concerning four disputed islands.
Pakistan is turning to more U.S. crude as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz exposes the risks of its heavy reliance on Gulf energy supplies.
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Xavier Brunson visited South Korea's Defence Ministry on Tuesday to discuss plans to scale back the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, according to media reports.
European countries are stepping up investment in drones and counter-drone technology as unmanned systems reshape modern warfare, driving demand for new production and capabilities across the continent.
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