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US Senate approves $70 billion for Trump migrant deportations

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order at the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C., June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order at the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C., June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Kevin Lamarque Reuters

WASHINGTON - A majority of the U.S. Senate on Friday voted to pass legislation providing an additional $70 billion for migrant law-enforcement operations, including President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation program.

The bill still must be voted upon by the House of Representatives.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 4:58 AM.

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