Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation banning local governments from funding or promoting diversity initiatives, citing concerns over discrimination against specific groups.

The U.S. Senate advances legislation to fund ICE and the Border Patrol following an overnight session. The procedural vote moves the funding package closer to a final floor vote.

The U.S. Senate advanced legislation to provide funding for ICE and the Border Patrol following an overnight session.

Senate Republicans advance $70 billion funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, bypassing Democratic demands for new operational guardrails.

Senate Republicans voted to advance a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, rejecting Democratic requests for operational guardrails.

US Senate secures enough votes to pass $70 billion FY2026 budget resolution for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies. Voting on the three-year funding plan continues in the chamber.

The US Senate has secured sufficient votes to pass the FY2026 Budget Resolution, a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol over the next three years. Voting on the measure remains ongoing.

UK lawmakers approve landmark bill to phase out smoking for future generations. The legislation seeks to restrict tobacco sales to younger citizens to curb long-term health impacts. #UK #Smoking

UK lawmakers have approved a landmark bill that aims to phase out smoking for future generations.