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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 16: Attendees stand in line for the fan mart during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour on May 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Health and Sports
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Pien Huang
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A view of the U.S. Capitol on June 4, 2026.
Kent Nishimura
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Policy and Politics
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
Barbara Sprunt, Eric McDaniel
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., walks to the chamber during votes on the immigration enforcement funding package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2026.
J. Scott Applewhite
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
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