Morning Briefing — June 5, 2026

Senate Immigration Bill. The Senate passed a $70 billion G.O.P. immigration bill to fund ICE for three years. This legislation focuses on immigration enforcement, passing without limits on an "anti-weaponization" fund. The bill's passage follows clashes over a ballroom and the "anti-weaponization" fund, with Trump scoring a victory despite a growing GOP divide.

House Ukraine Aid. The House passed a Ukraine aid package in defiance of Republican leaders, with over a dozen Republicans defecting. This bill provides more aid to Ukraine and imposes new sanctions on Russia. The passage of this aid package is now headed for a veto fight, marking another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy.

Spy Powers Blocked. Senate Democrats blocked an extension of spy powers, protesting Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI. This action caused a Senate push to reauthorize the nation’s spy powers to stumble. The controversial Trump decision led to the block by Democrats.

DOJ Funding Debate. The DOJ could still pay Jan. 6 rioters even without an "anti-weaponization" fund. This issue was part of the broader debate surrounding the Senate's immigration enforcement funding. Six GOP senators previously voted to block Trump from reviving the anti-weaponization fund.