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Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after House passes $70B package

Republicans’ sweeping immigration enforcement and border security package cleared the House on Tuesday, ending a months-long standoff with Democrats over funding President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown agenda. The $70 billion immigration enforcement measure passed 214-212 over the fierce objections of Democrats, who unanimously voted against the package. Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., an independent who caucuses with Republicans, also joined Democrats in opposing the measure.Meanwhile, every GOP lawmaker present voted for the Senate-passed legislation, which funds Immigration and Customs E...