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House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term

fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term ![The U.S. Capitol is seen on June 2, 2026

'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born

ICE and the Border Patrol with no Democratic reforms looked plausible earlier this month; and it may still happen. But once again, the desire to press ahead with competing agendas under the aegis of homeland

US senator says he was pepper sprayed by federal agents during protest at ICE facility

2026, rioters obstructed law enforcement from exiting the ICE facility. Officers issued multiple lawful verbal commands for rioters to clear the area. Rioters refused to follow law enforcement commands and continue to obstruct the exit

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund

Border Patrol, which Democrats have blocked since early this year, and to avoid adding new provisions that could complicate its passage in the House. Still, a group of Republican senators pushed all day and into

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding

ICE and Border Patrol funding *Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.*[Subscribe](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news)*here to get it delivered to your inbox, and*[listen](https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510318/up-first/)*to the Up First podcast

DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight

Patrol are funded. Even before the shutdown, the Trump administration had been stripping down the office's functions and [laying off staff](https://www.npr.org/2025/10/06/g-s1-91947/trump-ice-detention-civil-rights) in civil rights areas. That comes as the number

What does Trump shooting at White House dinner mean for World Cup security?

ICE operations at the matches. “Fans should be treated as guests and clients of the event, not as a potential threat or as criminals,” Montanari, who heads the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), said

Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire *Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.*[Subscribe](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/news)*here to get it delivered to your inbox, and*[listen](https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510318/up-first/)*to

Former private prison official to serve as acting ICE chief

2026.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5504x5504+0+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2F67%2Fd55d2ea24821afa4ddd34f7467bf%2Fgettyimages-2270864303.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/g-s1-120580/trump-border-czar-mass-deportations) ### [Immigration](https://www.npr.org/sections/immigration) ### [Border czar promises 'mass deportations are coming' to fulfill Trump's promises](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/g-s1-120580/trump-border-czar-mass-deportations) The Trump administration has rapidly scaled up its detention capacity and policies

Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

2026 in Washington, D.C. Thune was joined by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK), U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito

Border czar promises 'mass deportations are coming' to fulfill Trump's promises

2026. **Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images** Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images PHOENIX – Top Trump administration officials this week reinforced their plans to execute [mass deportations](https://www.npr.org/2025/12/25/nx-s1-5645006/how-trumps-mass-deportation-efforts-have-affected-families-this-year) as a key strategy on immigration. Speaking