Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

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Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

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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 After weeks of delays, the Senate passed a $70 billion bill early this morning to fund immigration enforcement for the next three years. It took lawmakers 18 hours to pass the bill. Senators voted along party lines, with only one Republican opposing the funding package. The bill was delayed over concerns about the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. Despite outrage from Democrats and many Republicans, GOP lawmakers ultimately voted overnight to block many amendments that would displease the president. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday about the SAVE America Act and other topics. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images 🎧 Three Republicans voted with Democrats on a proposal from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to prevent the fund's creation altogether — leaving the amendment just shy of passing, NPR's Barbara Sprunt tells Up First . Another proposal to redirect the fund's money to fraud enforcement had more GOP support, but also failed to pass. Sprunt says the increasing tension and conflict between Congress and the White House doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. …

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