House Republicans are moving toward a party-line Department of Homeland Security funding bill after President Donald Trump demanded action by June 1. The plan centers on boosting money for Border and ICE enforcement while leaving most DHS funding to a separate bipartisan deal, according to reporting on the GOP strategy. That approach mirrors the Senate’s earlier proposal and has become the key fight in Washington over immigration funding and government spending.[1]
National Fire Interagency Center reporting says 18 uncontained large fires are burning nationwide, with more than 5,000 personnel assigned. The Santa Rosa Island Fire in Channel Islands National Park and New Mexico's Seven Cabins Fire are among the most notable incidents, with evacuations in effect in some areas.[2]
READ FULL STORY ›Republicans in the House are relenting on their original funding approach after Trump's pressure on the deadline. The revised strategy combines a bipartisan DHS funding bill with reconciliation for ICE and Border Patrol money.[1]
READ FULL STORY ›The National Fire News update says 29,023 fires have burned more than 2.3 million acres so far this year. Officials warned that rain in parts of the West could also bring lightning, which may worsen fire conditions.[2]
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