Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Senate Republicans are moving forward to attempt to pass funding for immigration enforcement through the end of President Trump's term. Senators left Washington last month without passing the GOP-backed measure over concerns about the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund . Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche recently told Congress that the administration had scrapped its plans for the fund. But Trump later avoided confirming Blanche's claim. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks during a news conference following a weekly policy luncheon with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol on June 02, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Thune was joined by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK), U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America 🎧 Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said the only way to guarantee the fund is dead is "for Congress to put a stake through it." Republican lawmakers have proposed two amendments to permanently block the fund . …