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Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era
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Senate Republicans pushed their immigration funding plan forward early Thursday, adopting a budget blueprint after an all-night vote series that sets up billions for ICE and Border Patrol while sidelining Democrats.
Senate Republicans adopted their budget resolution, which tees up funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, and effectively cuts congressional Democrats out of the process entirely.
It’s the first major step toward unlocking the budget reconciliation process, which Republicans are diving into once again after Democrats refused to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without stringent reforms.
Despite Republicans largely being on the same page on the approach, Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted against the budget blueprint.
SENATE GOP LAUNCHES ALL-NIGHT VOTE-A-RAMA TO FUND ICE, BORDER PATROL THROUGH END OF TRUMP’S TERM
President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on April 10, 2026. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., panned Republicans for moving to spend billions in taxpayer dollars rather than addressing rising costs.
«America is crying out for relief from high costs, and you’re here adding $140 billion to an agency that nobody — two groups — Border Patrol and ICE, that nobody respects in this country,» Schumer said.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., countered that ICE and Border Patrol agents weren’t the problem, «Democrats are.»
«Today’s Democrats are a rogue and radical party,» Barrasso said. «You deserve better than reckless Democrat hostage-taking. You deserve the tools and support from Congress necessary to carry out the mission Congress has given you. Our country depends on you.»
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference after a weekly Democrat policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2026. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
The Senate GOP’s plan would fund both agencies for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. Republicans want to front-load the agencies with over $70 billion out of concern that Democrats would never agree to allocate taxpayer dollars to them again.
Lawmakers dashed through amendment vote after amendment vote, with Democrats teeing up several add-ons to the budget blueprint designed to attack Republicans.
Several of the Democratic amendments targeted affordability and economic issues in the country, and all failed along party lines.
But the night wasn’t without a dash of drama.
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., who has pushed to broaden the scope of the forthcoming reconciliation package despite GOP leadership and the White House wanting to keep it narrowly tailored to immigration enforcement, threatened to derail the process.
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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said a classified briefing reinforced his view that Iran’s leaders would use a nuclear weapon if they obtained one during a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. (Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters)
He wanted to include a swath of amendments that ultimately wouldn’t have been considered germane to the resolution and were destined to fail without support from Democrats. One of those add-ons was a version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
«If you don’t want to vote for it, don’t,» Kennedy said. «All I ask you is to think about it, to trust our Rules committee, to follow your heart, but take your brain with you. Because the American people, both Democrats and Republicans and independents, are questioning our elections.»
His amendment ultimately failed.
Meanwhile, adoption of the budget resolution doesn’t immediately kick off reconciliation. The House will now have to adopt the same blueprint or modify it — the latter would kick the resolution back to the Senate and trigger another marathon vote session.
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While Republicans are moving forward with the process in response to Democrats not budging on ICE and CBP funding, some are grappling with the ramifications it could have for funding the agencies and, more broadly, the rest of the federal government going forward.
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., told Fox News Digital that she was «disappointed that we are where we are, but I understand the need to fund these portions of this agency.»
«I’m really disheartened, because I think it fundamentally changes the way that we move forward with appropriations, and not for the better,» Britt said. «And I’m not for that at all.»
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James Carville warns Democratic socialists: ‘This is a bridge too far’
Democratic strategist James Carville expresses strong disapproval of socialist influence within the Democratic Party. He clarifies his stance on candidates like Darializa Avila Chevalier, saying he has nothing in common with candidates who want to get rid of prisons. Carville urges the Democratic Party to stand up to radical socialist agendas, emphasizing that some positions are ‘a bridge too far’ for the party’s core values.
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James Carville, the architect of President Bill Clinton’s 1992 victory over President George H.W. Bush and industrialist H. Ross Perot, said this week that President Donald Trump has forced him to break with the catchphrase that many believe helped win that election and made him a political household name.
Carville originally coined «It’s the economy, stupid,» as an internal reminder to campaign staff at Clinton’s Little Rock headquarters to stay on-message amid Bush’s rising approval ratings connected to his handling of the Gulf War.
But this week, Carville suggested allegations of corruption involving President Donald Trump have supplanted the idea that the economy should remain top of mind during election season.
During a discussion on his «Politicon» podcast network, former Mount Holyoke Dean Joseph Ellis mentioned «It’s the economy, stupid» before the Ragin Cajun cut him off.
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«So, professor, I thought about that recently – about ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ – it’s a great catchphrase. It’s maybe one of the most oft-repeated things in politics,» Carville said.
«I now have come to detest the fact I said that.»
Without mentioning Trump by name, Carville — who has repeatedly accused the incumbent of corruption in recent months — compared him with the more genteel Bush.
«I’ll listen to people who say, ‘people don’t care about corruption, they care about the economy — As long as their incomes are up, they don’t care what he does’ – and I’m afraid that’s right.»
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«But I said it in 1992, and say what you want about George H.W. Bush, he was not… a corrupt man at all; decent man too. We have now the breathtaking, staggering — I understand if people say, ‘Yeah, you know, you’re right, that’s all people care about is the economy, and I won’t do it, I don’t say anything, I’m nice’,» he said, appearing to envision voters preferring to focus on the economy over other personality issues.
«I want to punch him in the f—ing face. OK? Yes. I’m serious… Because the phrase actually haunts me today.»
Asked about the invective, White House spokesman Davis Ingle called the Ragin’ Cajun a «stone-cold loser.»
«[Carville] suffers from a severe and incurable disease known as Trump Derangement Syndrome, and it has rotted his peanut-sized brain,» Ingle said.
During an earlier discussion with his co-host, former Wall Street Journal Washington bureau chief Al Hunt, Carville said that «we are drowning; we’re suffocating in corruption» before accusing Trump of increasing his net worth by $2 billion since becoming president.
James Carville at the Politicon Convention on October 26, 2019, right; Donald Trump looks on during a roundtable discussion on college sports in the East Room of the White House on March 06, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Politicon; Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
«I’m just really fearful for the United States,» he added.
In February, Carville directed one of his segments at Trump as though the president was watching, telling the president that his inner circle «hates» him and that he is a «fat, sorry, sack of s—.»
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Since then, he has continued criticizing the president and recently said he is proud to have the proverbial «Trump Derangement Syndrome.»
Campaign staff George Stephanopoulos, left, and James Carville, center, walk with then-Arkansas Gov. William J. Clinton. (Cynthia Johnson/Getty Images)
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Carville has been a mainstay in Democratic politics ever since helping engineer Clinton’s 1992 victory, alongside other notable campaign aides, including ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, whom Trump also spars with on occasion.
Clinton’s 1992 campaign produced several enduring touchstones, from Carville’s «It’s the economy, stupid,» to Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit «Don’t Stop,» which became the de facto theme song for his successful bid.
Carville’s comments about his old slogan also come as he recently rebuked socialist nominees taking over his party.
Fox News Digital reached out to Carville via his «Politicon» podcast for further comment.
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La demanda de boletos para el regreso de Ricardo Arjona a El Salvador superó todas las expectativas. Two Shows anunció la apertura de una segunda función para el concierto de Ricardo Arjona en El Salvador, cuyas entradas se pusieron a la venta este 3 de julio a través de Fun Capital y Todoticket El Salvador.
De acuerdo con la información publicada por Two Shows en sus redes sociales, el segundo concierto se realizará el 1 de noviembre en el Estadio Cuscatlán, tras su primera función programada para el 31 de octubre en el país.
El reencuentro de Arjona con el público salvadoreño ha despertado gran expectativa, que se ha visto impulsada por la gira internacional “Lo que el seco no dijo”.
Los precios para las distintas localidades del segundo concierto ya se encuentran disponibles. Las entradas más exclusivas, en la zona Ultra Platinum, tienen un costo de 235 dólares.
El área Platinum tiene un costo de 160 dólares, mientras que la sección VIP está disponible por 115 dólares. Para los asistentes que prefieran opciones más accesibles, Platea se sitúa en 75 dólares y tanto Tribuna como Sombra en 65 dólares cada una.
El esquema de distribución muestra un escenario central, con las zonas Ultra Platinum y Platinum ubicadas al frente, rodeadas por las demás localidades, lo que permite distintas experiencias de cercanía y visibilidad dentro del estadio.
La gira “Lo que el seco no dijo” representa uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos de Ricardo Arjona en los últimos años. El artista guatemalteco incluyó a El Salvador como parte de su trayecto por América Latina y Europa, con un espectáculo que promete repasar todos sus éxitos y presentar nuevas canciones. El anuncio de la primera fecha generó una respuesta inmediata en la audiencia local, que agotó los boletos en tiempo récord.
La carrera de Arjona ha sido reconocida internacionalmente por su capacidad para conectar con públicos diversos. Con más de tres décadas de trayectoria, el cantante y compositor ha recibido premios como el Grammy y el Latin Grammy, además de múltiples reconocimientos por ventas millonarias de discos. Su estilo, que fusiona balada, pop, rock y ritmos latinos, ha dejado huella en la música hispana. Temas como “El Problema”, “Señora de las cuatro décadas” e “Historia de un taxi” forman parte del repertorio que lo acompañará en esta gira.
La organización del evento está a cargo de Two Shows Producciones, en alianza con Fun Capital y Todoticket El Salvador. Las entradas para la nueva fecha se pueden adquirir desde hoy, y la expectativa es que la venta mantenga el ritmo de la primera, dada la alta demanda que caracteriza los conciertos de Ricardo Arjona en la región. El Estadio Cuscatlán, uno de los recintos más grandes de Centroamérica, servirá como escenario para este reencuentro entre el artista y sus seguidores salvadoreños.
La gira “Lo que el seco no dijo” se ha destacado no solo por la producción técnica y artística, sino también por la cercanía que el propio Arjona busca establecer con su público.
En cada país, el espectáculo incluye una selección de los mayores éxitos del guatemalteco, así como nuevas composiciones que han sido bien recibidas por la crítica y la audiencia.
La respuesta en El Salvador se inscribe en una tendencia regional de sold outs y segundas funciones agregadas, debido al entusiasmo de los seguidores.
El anuncio de la segunda fecha en El Salvador confirma el impacto que la gira de Ricardo Arjona tiene en Centroamérica. Con un repertorio que abarca más de treinta años de carrera, el músico guatemalteco continúa sumando reconocimientos y consolidando su lugar en la historia de la música latina.
Los asistentes al concierto del 1 de noviembre tendrán la oportunidad de presenciar un espectáculo que apunta a ser uno de los eventos musicales más destacados del año en el país.
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Conservative Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election
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Keiko Fujimori, the conservative politician and daughter of the former president, was declared the winner Friday of Peru’s presidential runoff election.
Fujimori, 51, will take office later this month as Peru’s ninth president in 10 years. This was her fourth bid for the position following years of political instability in the country.
Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
STATE DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATES KEIKO FUJIMORI AS PERU’S PRESIDENT-ELECT FOLLOWING RAZOR-THIN VOTE COUNT
Peru’s conservative Keiko Fujimori addresses the media at her party’s Popular Force headquarters. On Friday, she was declared the winner in the country’s presidential runoff. (Reuters)
«I receive with profound gratitude the trust that millions of Peruvians have placed in me. A new stage begins. We assume it with responsibility, humility, and a deep sense of duty,» she wrote. «Each day of this transition process is an opportunity to listen, engage in dialogue, and arrive prepared at the start of the new government. Through these accounts, we will share the progress of this stage and the work we have been carrying out. I invite you to join us.»
The Plenary of the National Elections Jury on Friday proclaimed Keiko Fujimori the winner of the presidential runoff after the June 7 election in Lima, Peru. (Reuters)
Peru’s top election authority certified the results Friday. Fujimori received 9,223,000 votes, or 50.14% of the total, while nationalist Congressman Roberto Sánchez earned over 9,173,000 votes, or 49.87%, The Associated Press reported.
Fujimori made it to the runoff after defeating 33 other candidates in April.
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Supporters of Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party shout slogans outside the Lima Convention Center ahead of her debate with Roberto Sánchez in Lima May 31, 2026. (Connie France/AFP via Getty Images)
Her election came amid concerns from voters about surging crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs. Fujimori has pledged to act tough on crime with an «iron fist.»
She is the daughter of the late Alberto Fujimori, the former president whose government in the 1990s defeated the Shining Path extremist rebel group but also took an authoritarian turn.
He was convicted in 2009 of human rights abuses in the fight against the rebels and, later on, corruption charges. His legacy within Peru remains deeply divisive.
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori waves at his home in Santiago after leaving the academy for the training of corrections officers in Santiago, Chile, May 18, 2006. (AP Photo/Claudio Santana, File)
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On Tuesday, the State Department congratulated the younger Fujimori.
«The Trump administration looks forward to deepening collaboration with the Fujimori administration to advance security cooperation and to strengthen bilateral cooperation on investment and trade in our region,» the statement read.
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