Congress just gave DHS another $70 billion
The Verge·June 9, 2026
Congress has approved a $70 billion funding package for the Department of Homeland Security over the next three years, largely along party lines. The House voted 214 to 212 in favor of the bill, while the Senate voted 52-47, with Senator Lisa Murkowski being the only Senate Republican to oppose it. The funding is expected to support President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. The bill's passage was narrowly secured after Representative Tim Walberg changed his initial vote against the bill following a meeting with House leaders.
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