Congress faces funding deadline as ICE debate upends shutdown talks

A House-Senate funding standoff over DHS money to avert a partial government shutdown unfolds as Republicans press for tighter ICE controls and Democrats push for oversight, with President Trump pushing foreign-policy moves and economic messaging that polls suggest Americans want him to prioritize the economy. The live updates also highlight proposals like the “Project Vault” rare-earth stockpile, ongoing protests and legal cases tied to ICE, and cultural and political backlash surrounding the administration’s immigration policy, including the Kennedy Center controversy and Grammy moments.