US Senate advances GOP plan to boost ICE funding amid vote marathon
The US Senate has advanced a Republican-led budget plan that includes a $70 billion increase in funding for immigration enforcement.This development occurred during an overnight marathon voting session.Republicans successfully overcame Democratic attempts to introduce amendments aimed at reducing the overall costs of the plan.The vote is part of broader budget negotiations marked by significant partisan conflict.The increased funding targets Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reflecting ongoing debates over immigration policy and enforcement priorities.The Senate's decision highlights the continuing political divide on immigration issues in the United States.It remains unclear how the increased funding will be allocated in detail or how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 07:01 LONDON
US House extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, defying Trump
The United States House of Representatives voted on April 16 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 350,000 Haitians living in the country.The measure passed with bipartisan support, including ten Republicans joining Democrats, by a margin of 224 to 204.This extension would allow Haitians currently under TPS to maintain their status for an additional three years.TPS is a program designed to protect foreign nationals from deportation when their home countries face unsafe conditions such as violence or natural disasters.It also grants temporary work authorization to eligible individuals.The extension comes amid ongoing violence and political instability in Haiti.The bill's passage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 23:01 LONDON
US House narrowly rejects resolution to limit Trump's war powers on Iran
The US House of Representatives voted on April 16, 2026, against a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran.The resolution was defeated by a narrow margin of 214 to 213 votes, with only a single vote separating the yeas and nays.Nearly all Democrats supported the resolution, showing increased consolidation against the president's war powers, while most Republicans opposed it.Three Democrats who had opposed a similar resolution in March-Juan Vargas, Greg Landsman, and Henry Cuellar-voted in favor this time.Only one Democrat, Jared Golden, voted against the resolution, and one Republican, Thomas Massie, co-sponsored the resolution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 20:01 LONDON
