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A big win for Trump's deportation agenda, with another fight looming

NPR | By Eric McDaniel,

Adrian Florido

Published June 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM CDT

The Senate passed a major immigration enforcement funding bill. Now, the measure goes to the House. Lawmakers must also decide the future of a surveillance program set to expire next week.

Eric McDaniel

Eric McDaniel edits the NPR Politics Podcast. He joined the program ahead of its 2019 relaunch as a daily podcast.

Adrian Florido

Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.