Trump Signs $70 Billion Homeland Security Bill

President Donald Trump signed a $70 billion homeland security bill on June 10, 2026, after it passed the House with a narrow margin. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump expressed support for funding the Department of Homeland Security and resources for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. He stated that the bill would aid domestic law enforcement and combat child exploitation. Trump criticized congressional Democrats for attempting to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security, claiming they aimed to revert to previous policies under former President Joe Biden. He also addressed issues related to border security and drug trafficking. The bill faced initial resistance from some conservatives who sought to codify Trump's immigration policies. All Senate Democrats and one Republican voted against the bill, while some Republicans expressed concerns over funding allocations. The bill's passage follows a previous shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over immigration enforcement disputes.