The U.S. Senate has passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, with a 52-47 vote, primarily allocating funds for migrant deportations. This legislation, considered a win for Donald Trump's deportation agenda, now proceeds to the House of Representatives. Senate Democrats largely opposed the bill, citing its focus on Trump's priorities over aid for working families. Concurrently, Senate Democrats blocked a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund proposed by Trump, which a Department of Justice attorney later confirmed would not be established. The Senate also passed funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an all-night session, while a separate executive order may impact approximately 8,000 federal workers.

The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term, with several decisions anticipated that could affect the current administration's policy agenda. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance faces criticism from the UK government for remarks described as 'interfering and stoking division' regarding immigration. In Europe, planned U.S. troop movements may incur millions in additional costs. Political news also highlights competitive Senate races, a potential rivalry between Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom, and Republican senators not blocking a fund related to Donald Trump. Separately, questions arise about transparency as finasteride use was absent from Trump's latest medical reports.

President Trump has alleged that Democrats are rigging California's primary elections, citing delays in vote counting. These delays are largely due to the state's extensive vote-by-mail system, which requires processing millions of ballots. Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles, in conjunction with the FBI, have confirmed multiple ongoing investigations into alleged election fraud, adding scrutiny to the state's electoral process. A federal attorney was observed at a ballot processing facility amid these concerns.

A former IRS agent, Brendan Banfield, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating the 2023 murders of his wife and Joseph Ryan. The scheme, which involved an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, also saw their 4-year-old daughter present in the home during the killings. Magalhães received a 10-year sentence for manslaughter. Banfield was convicted of aggravated murder, firearm use, and child endangerment.

A former senior CIA official, David Rush, has been ordered jailed pending trial after being accused of stealing over $40 million in gold bars. Agents discovered the gold stash at his Virginia home while investigating his background, which included work on the Pentagon's secret nuclear submarine program. Prosecutors allege Rush is a 'master manipulator' who stole public funds through fraudulent timesheet claims.

Democrats are seeing gains in California's ongoing primary vote count, with Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra performing strongly in the gubernatorial race and Mayor Karen Bass advancing. However, the impact of significant tech billionaire spending on campaigns yielded mixed results, with some backed candidates advancing while others, like gubernatorial hopeful Matt Mahan, faced losses despite substantial funding. Meanwhile, Proposition 50, a Democratic redistricting initiative, appears to have backfired in a key district, where Congressman Kevin Kiley is projected to win.

Former President Donald Trump has pledged that fuel and fertilizer costs will fall within 90 days, attributing this prediction to a resolution of the Iran war. Speaking at a Wisconsin farmer roundtable, Trump also called for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence by U.S. military and national security agencies, suggesting potential investments in AI companies. Additionally, he disclosed considering and then rejecting a high-risk military operation in Iran aimed at securing uranium, citing the significant risks involved.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is investigating CFTC Commissioner Michael Selig over allegations of bias and interference in prediction markets, with reports indicating agency leadership may have favored companies linked to Trump allies while punishing dissenting staff. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are blocking the renewal of a foreign surveillance law over concerns about President Trump's nominee for acting spy chief, Bill Pulte. In the House, Republicans are proposing to extend a congressional stock trading ban to include limits on lawmakers' use of election prediction markets, restricting contracts related to elections and government actions.

New York lawmakers have passed the One Fair Price Act, a bill that bans businesses from setting individualized prices based on personal data, prohibiting pricing tied to a person or their device unless specific discounts or dynamic pricing disclosures are made. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army is warning that proposed legislation to increase oversight of Defense Department data centers could impede efforts to build these facilities on military bases amid rising demand for computing power. In Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker is pausing tax breaks for data centers due to concerns over the significant energy consumption associated with artificial intelligence.

An interfaith coalition of faith leaders is demanding equal safety and protection for all New Yorkers and urging Speaker Menendez to honor a pledge related to a controversial social media post targeting Muslims. Meanwhile, two New York State bills addressing caste discrimination have failed to advance, with the Coalition of Hindus of North America expressing satisfaction. Separately, advocacy groups are calling on Congress to audit the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse sales program due to concerns that horses and burros may be entering the slaughter pipeline.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ukraine Support Act, allocating $1.3 billion in security aid and $8 billion in loans to Ukraine, alongside escalating sanctions and a 500% tariff on Russian imports. The bill passed with bipartisan support, though one Democrat voted against it. Meanwhile, in the Senate, debate on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was blocked by seven Republicans and Democrats, with concerns raised about an acting director appointment.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces accusations of domestic abuse, a Nazi symbol tattoo, and homophobic remarks, which Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean argues disqualify him from the race. However, veteran Democratic strategist James Carville defended Platner, drawing a parallel between supporting Platner and the U.S. alliance with Stalin during World War II. Carville highlighted Platner's military service and suggested he is necessary to address perceived threats in Washington, while Platner denies the broader allegations, labeling them politically motivated.

Karen Read has filed an 87-page civil lawsuit against the Town of Canton and Massachusetts State Police, alleging a pervasive culture of racism and misogyny. The suit claims that lead investigator Michael Proctor and Sgt. Sean Goode, among others, sent hundreds of racist and sexist text messages. Read asserts these officials framed her for murder following her acquittal on related charges, characterizing her legal action as a "crusade" against police corruption and bigotry.

President Trump has called for the acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, to fire intelligence employees, describing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as 'unnecessary and or too big.' He expressed a preference for a smaller organization. In a separate development, Trump announced a "Rally to end all Rallies" for America's 250th birthday celebration on the National Mall, following the withdrawal of several artists from planned anniversary concert series due to political concerns. Lee Greenwood and US military bands are confirmed to perform at the rally.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a six-month safety study of mifepristone, an abortion pill. This action, supported by the White House, utilizes existing drug-safety systems and is designed to address potential legal challenges. Medical abortions, which often involve mifepristone, constitute about two-thirds of all abortions performed in the United States. The study comes despite the drug's availability for over 25 years, during which approximately 7.5 million women have used it.

Andrew Malkinson, exonerated after 17 years of wrongful imprisonment for rape, has labeled the 24-year sentence given to the actual perpetrator, Paul Quinn, as an "insult." This case is recognized as one of Britain's most egregious miscarriages of justice. Separately, a young farmer endured three years on bail and under investigation for a rape accusation that was later dropped, with a judge observing clear consent in video evidence.

A 55-year-old grandfather, Mark Carroll, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack in north London. The perpetrator, identified as teenager Rasheed Rahman, was reportedly on police bail at the time of the incident, having been released just days prior. Carroll's family is seeking answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the attack and the bail decision.

A Marine veteran in Oxon Hill, Maryland, fought off six teenagers attempting to carjack him, with a gun discharging during the struggle without causing injury. Two of the assailants have been arrested as the investigation continues. Separately, in South Carolina, a deputy is being lauded for bravely rescuing a woman from a burning vehicle, an act captured on police body camera footage.

The Department of Justice has confirmed that a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' is defunct and will not continue, marking the first official written confirmation from the DOJ. Reports suggest that January 6 rioters had sought access to this fund for legal costs. In a separate development, a US judge warned that a DOJ appeal could potentially overturn refunds for Trump-era tariffs. DOJ lawyers also faced criticism for withholding information in a lawsuit that they argued was filed too late.

Donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project have reportedly secured over $50 billion in government contracts, according to a watchdog group. The White House has disputed these findings, labeling them 'fake conflicts of interest.' In a separate event, Trump showcased photos of his renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool project to farmers, highlighting its scale.