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The Senate unanimously approved a funding package Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, backing a deal that excludes money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Kaine said concerns about war in the Latin American region are growing. "The pace of the announcements, the authorization of covert activities and the military planning makes me think there's some chance this could be imminent," Kaine told reporters. This week, Trump said the U.S. had conducted another military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and announced that he had authorized CIA operations in Venezuela. He also said he was considering land operations in the country.

Hawley walked off stage during an Axios-hosted conference when pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted his interview. The protesters shouted their discontent about his support for war efforts.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the Senate aims to vote on the rescissions package, aiming to approve a procedural vote for debate the following Tuesday.

"I'm gonna vote no, there's no drama, we know the votes are going to go."

The battle over the budget-reconciliation bill is really like a game of musical chairs: Republicans are free to posture and maneuver until Trump stops the music and they all vote 'aye.'

Elon Musk criticized the Senate tax package, stating it would destroy millions of jobs and inflict strategic harm on the country.

Senate Republicans aim to cut the CFPB's budget nearly in half after a previous zero-budget proposal was ruled unconstitutional, indicating ongoing political struggles over consumer protection.

Butler emphasized the need for clean energy tax credits, saying, 'We believe the [clean energy] tax credits are key. We don't believe you can get to the [U.S.] energy dominance without having renewables as part of the solution.'

Sara Haines emphasized the growing dehumanization in political discourse, urging people to check in on their initial reactions to political violence, underscoring the need for empathy.