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Senate Republicans unveil immigration funding plan with $140 billion price tag as divisions simmer
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Senate Republicans revealed their plan to fund immigration enforcement operations with a whopping 12-figure price tag, but not every member of the GOP is happy with the roadmap.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Tuesday revealed the GOP’s budget resolution, which will act as the guiding document for Republicans as they launch the budget process.
It’s as Republican leadership wanted — narrowly tailored to fund only Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the next three years. And it comes with the eye-popping price tag of $140 billion over the next three and a half years.
SENATE GOP READYING PARTY-LINE FUNDING BILL DESPITE DIVISIONS, ANGER AT THE HOUSE
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to reporters after a briefing by Trump administration officials on U.S. strikes on Iran at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2026. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
«The threats to our homeland from radical Islam are only getting more intense,» Graham said in a statement. «Now is not the time to defund Border Patrol, and now is certainly not the time to put ICE out of business. These men and women have been dealing with the consequences of the over 11 million illegal immigrants that came to the United States during the Biden Administration.»
The upper chamber is expected to vote on the budget blueprint this week, possibly even Tuesday afternoon, if lawmakers can shore up any possible defections and disagreements.
Republicans will get the chance to discuss the bill behind closed doors later in the day, where Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he expects any lingering issues with the framework to be addressed.
«But as I’ve said from the very beginning, the exercise here is to make sure we have something that gets 50 here and 218 in the House that is narrow and focused on ensuring that the ICE and CBP are funded well into the future,» Thune said.
The legislation instructs the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security panels that they are allowed to add to the federal deficit by up to $70 billion each over the next handful of years to fund immigration operations.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a member of the budget committee and deficit hawk, said that reconciliation was the only way to fund immigration operations «because of Democrats’ just obnoxious obstructionism.»
«I mean who can you vote against this? I mean, maybe others want to do something more,» Johnson said. «I want to do something more, what’s that?»
Republicans have opted to reignite reconciliation after last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act as an option of last resort. Congressional Democrats have refused to fund ICE and chunks of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) absent stringent reforms.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., warned that Senate Democrats’ refusal to fund DHS would have consequences. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
And House Republicans have refused to consider the Senate’s bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which carves out immigration enforcement funding, until reconciliation is complete.
Some Republicans view the latest effort, which cuts out Democrats entirely from the process, as a golden opportunity to tackle several issues ahead of the midterm elections this fall. But others fear that adding more to the bill will slow the process and further prolong the ongoing DHS shutdown.
While a large contingent of Republicans, including Thune, argue that the GOP will have a third bite at the apple later in the year, some believe that this is the only shot they’ll have to craft a party-line package before the election.
«I don’t believe we’ll ever see a third reconciliation,» Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said. «I think this is it. I’m not sure that we’ll pass any legislation after this.»
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chair Rand Paul, R-Ky., criticized the bill’s price tag. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Kennedy and a small handful of other Republicans want to front-load this reconciliation package with several items to address the cost of living and argued that «rather than having an anorexic bill, we should have a pleasantly plump bill.»
Graham’s framework tasks the Senate Judiciary and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees with crafting the legislative muscle and sinew of the bill.
However, Republicans could face a key roadblock there, too.
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chair Rand Paul, R-Ky., is not a fan of the process, particularly because of the price tag associated with it. He made that clear last year when his plan was usurped by Graham for not spending nearly as much as Republicans wanted for border funding and immigration enforcement.
«In general, I’d like to see less spending, not more,» Paul said. «The conservative notion has always been we spend too much money around here. Seems a bit ironic for Republicans to be using their partisan power to spend more money.»
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Shark attack survivor wakes from 10-day coma and shares first words with family at her hospital bedside
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After spending 10 days in an induced coma following a shark attack on a Sydney, Australia beach, a woman uttered her first three words this week.
Leah Stewart awoke and told her family, «I love you» on Tuesday while recuperating at a hospital, according to her brother, who wrote the update on a fundraising page.
«After a week of life-support and repeat[ed] surgeries, doctors were able to extubate Leah and reduce her level of sedation to bring her out of the induced coma for a short period of time,» Stewart said. «This allowed Leah to share her first words ‘I love you’ with her Mum and partner Fernando who have been by her side in ICU since the incident.»
He added that his sister’s «first thoughts were with her daughter August,» asking if she was OK.
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Leah Stewart was asking about her daughter after she briefly awoke from her induced coma Tuesday. (GoFundMe)
The mid-30s mother and teacher has already been through five surgeries, including having an arm amputated.
She had been airlifted to a hospital in critical condition on the morning of June 13 at Coogee Beach, a popular weekend destination, after a shark bit her legs and arms.
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Stewart told her family that she loved them. (GoFundMe)
Stewart was swimming near shore while a friend watched her daughter on the beach when the attack happened, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
«This is a lot faster than anyone expected, and for us this feels like a miracle and is everything so many of us have hoped and prayed for over the past week,» Stewart wrote on a fundraising page.
Police and emergency personnel at the scene after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13. (Reuters/Hollie Adams)
He added, «Leah has a long road ahead and still remains in critical care, but this is such a positive first step and gives us hope for Leah’s long-term recovery.»
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Stewart’s attack came after three men have been killed by sharks in Australia since May. A 12-year-old boy was also killed by a shark in Sydney Harbor in January.
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Horror en Bogotá: encontraron el cuerpo de una modelo dentro de una valija e investigan a dos hombres por el crimen
Una modelo colombiana fue encontrada muerta dentro de una valija en un departamento de alquiler temporario en el norte de Bogotá. Se trata de Natalia Villalba Angarita, de 36 años.
El hallazgo se produjo el lunes en un edificio ubicado en el barrio Chicó Norte, en la localidad de Chapinero. Una empleada de limpieza entró al departamento luego de no obtener respuesta de los ocupantes y encontró una valija gris abierta dentro de la ducha del baño. En su interior estaba el cuerpo de Villalba.
Según confirmaron las autoridades, la modelo estaba hospedada desde el 3 de junio bajo la modalidad de alquiler temporario y tenía previsto quedarse hasta el 21 de junio. A partir de ese momento comenzó una investigación que reconstruye sus últimos movimientos y los de las personas que ingresaron al departamento durante las semanas previas al espeluznante hallazgo.
De acuerdo con información difundida por Noticias Caracol, los registros del edificio indican que entre el 3 y el 7 de junio existió una reserva vinculada a un ciudadano estadounidense, procedente de Texas. Luego, Villalba habría renovado la estadía hasta el 21 de junio.
Durante ese período se registró el ingreso de al menos 15 personas al espacio. Entre ellas, figura un británico que llegó el 17 de junio y se retiró al día siguiente.
Las cámaras de seguridad no solo captaron su entrada y salida: en una de las grabaciones, se lo ve llevando sábanas hacia el sector de lavandería. Ese detalle llamó especialmente la atención de los investigadores, ya que el hombre sería la última persona que tuvo contacto con la víctima antes de su muerte. La valija fue encontrada por una empleada de limpieza en la ducha. (Foto: Gentileza Noticias Caracol)
Uno de los aspectos que sorprende tiene que ver con la forma en que fue abandonado el cuerpo. La valija permanecía con una pequeña abertura y estaba ubicada debajo de una ducha que había quedado abierta.
Fuentes vinculadas al caso señalaron que esa situación pudo haber alterado el estado del cadáver y deteriorado posibles evidencias. “El agua entró a la maleta y afectó el estado del cuerpo de la joven que ya llevaba varios días expuesta al líquido. Eso pudo borrar ciertas huellas e incluso causarle lesiones en la piel que dificultarían un poco determinar cómo murió”, explicó un investigador al diario El Tiempo.
En ese sentido, consideró que la disposición del cuerpo dentro del baño no habría sido casual: “La persona que dejó ahí el cuerpo sabía que el agua alteraría la escena”.
La causa también abrió una nueva línea de investigación luego de que los peritos encontraran dos pasaportes pertenecientes a la víctima, pero con diferencias en la identidad registrada. En uno figuraba como Natalia Villalba Rubiano y en otro como Rubiano Angarita.
A raíz de este descubrimiento, las autoridades comenzaron a revisar sus movimientos migratorios. Hasta el momento se confirmó que había hecho viajes recientes a Río de Janeiro y a Madrid. Los investigadores buscan determinar si esos desplazamientos guardan alguna relación con las personas que estuvieron con ella en los días previos a su muerte.
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En paralelo, la atención se concentra en el ciudadano británico, quien abandonó Colombia poco después de los hechos. La posibilidad de que haya salido del país activó mecanismos de cooperación internacional y no se descarta que la Fiscalía solicite una notificación de Interpol para localizarlo y tomarle declaración.
Por el momento no hay personas imputadas, aunque al menos dos hombres permanecen bajo observación.
Los investigadores analizan pruebas físicas, biológicas y toxicológicas recolectadas en la escena. También avanzan sobre las grabaciones de las cámaras de seguridad, los registros de ingreso al edificio y los testimonios de familiares, amigos y personas que estuvieron con la modelo en sus últimos días, piezas clave para intentar esclarecer qué ocurrió.
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Unearthed video exposes vulnerable House Dem’s reversal on crucial issue impacting state
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A vulnerable Democratic New Mexico lawmaker once called for his state to walk away from the energy production that brings in almost a third of the state’s general fund, while now pitching an «all of the above» energy approach.
«We have to champion a whole bunch of different policies to really mitigate the impact of climate change,» Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-N.M., said in a 2021 interview.
«The electrification of our fleet systems, for example, across our federal government and even our local government here in the city of Las Cruces, the electrification of residential developments, the electrification of residential developments the electrification of commercial and municipal developments, limiting the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels and carbon-based fuels and replacing them with electric,» Vasquez said.
At the time, Vasquez was in the middle of a campaign to become the Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M.
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., during a tour of CN Wire Corporation in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (Justin Hamel/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
His resurfaced comments come as he wages a campaign for a third term in one of the country’s most competitive congressional districts and highlight how some Democrats have made efforts to rebrand their stances towards renewable sources of power as they look to champion affordability platforms.
In his most recent campaign materials, Vasquez has said he supports all forms of energy, citing high prices.
«Rep. Vasquez stands by the energy workers in the Permian Basin who fuel America’s energy economy. He believes in an all-of-the-above approach with oil and gas and clean energy to diversify our economy and bring more jobs to New Mexico,» his website reads.
When asked about his past comments and whether he believes they conflict with his current stance, Vazquez’s campaign said the congressman stands by his current position.
«Gabe is proud of his record on the City Council and his advocacy for clean energy, clean air and clean water. In Congress, he continues to support an all-of-the-above energy approach,» Patricia Santiago, a spokesperson for the campaign, said.
Energy production in the Permian Basin, one of the world’s largest oil and gas regions, employs a large number of people in New Mexico.
The industry brings in $13.1 billion in total revenue, according to the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association. Of that, roughly $7.5 billion goes to New Mexico’s general fund, the state Department of Finance and Administration says.
VULNERABLE DEM INCUMBENT CAUGHT CALLING HOME STATE ‘STOLEN LAND’ IN RESURFACED VIDEO
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., holds a news conference with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus during the House Democrats 2025 Issues Conference at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va., on March 13, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc)
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It’s a reliance Greg Cunningham, a former law enforcement agent and Vasquez’s challenger, believes isn’t going anywhere.
«Progressives like Gabe Vasque are first in line to spend our oil and gas money, and then they run around and shame the very industry that funds our schools, builds our roads and gives more than 100,000 New Mexicans a good-paying job. You don’t get to cash the check and trash the people who wrote it,» Cunningham said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
«Energy is and will continue to be the lifeblood of New Mexico,» Cunningham added.
Back in 2021, Vasquez seemed to believe that the transition away from fossil fuels would take time.
«We also have to make sure we lay down the path into renewable energy, and that means in places like the Permian Basin, where the economy is strongly dominated by fossil fuel extraction, that we prepare the workforce for a transition into a renewable energy workforce,» Vasquez said.
US OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS PRESSURE HOUSE TO PASS PIVOTAL PERMITTING BILL AND GET AMERICA ‘BACK ON TRACK’
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., attends a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 15, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc)
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«That doesn’t mean next year, that doesn’t mean in five to ten years. We have to be much smarter,» he added.
Vasquez last won re-election in a 52.1% to 47.9% victory over Herrell in 2024.
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