$70 billion for immigration enforcement
President Trump signed legislation on Wednesday providing nearly $70 billion to accelerate his immigration enforcement agenda. The funding, approved by the Senate with bipartisan support, will fuel expanded deportation operations, border wall construction, and additional ICE and CBP personnel. The bill represents one of the largest single appropriations for immigration enforcement in US history.
Trump-backed Hilton advances in California
In California politics, Trump-endorsed candidate Steve Hilton has advanced in the race for governor, signaling the president's continued influence in state-level elections. Hilton, a former Fox News commentator and Trump administration adviser, will face the Democratic nominee in the general election. The race is being watched as a bellwether for Republican prospects in deep-blue states.
Consumer watchdog gets new leadership
The White House tapped Brian Johnson to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a agency that has been a frequent target of Republican criticism. Johnson's appointment signals a continued push to reshape federal regulatory agencies. Meanwhile, a House panel is seeking testimony from Alan Dershowitz about his past work with Jeffrey Epstein, as investigations into the late financier's network continue.