The top U.S. political news stories for Saturday, June 6, 2026.

1. 1
   Congress

   Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Package

   The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. The legislation ensures funding for President Trump's immigration enforcement agenda through the end of his term.

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   Federal Courts

   Federal Judge Blocks Asylum Freeze on 39 Countries

   A federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy that halted immigration benefits for applicants from 39 countries. The ruling accused the government of unlawfully targeting immigrants based on their country of origin.

3. 3
   White House

   Watchdog Reports $50 Billion in Contracts for Ballroom Donors

   A new report by Public Citizen reveals that corporate donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project have received over $50 billion in federal contracts over the past six months. The watchdog group is raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

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   National Security

   William Pulte Appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence

   President Trump has appointed Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence. The appointment replaces Tulsi Gabbard and has drawn scrutiny due to Pulte's lack of national security experience.

5. 5
   Foreign Policy

   House Votes to End Iran Military Operations

   The U.S. House of Representatives passed a symbolic measure to force the withdrawal of military forces from Iran. The bipartisan vote reflects growing concerns over the economic costs of the conflict.

6. 6
   Supreme Court

   Supreme Court Allows Mass Layoffs at Department of Education

   The Supreme Court granted an emergency request allowing the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education. The ruling lifts a block previously set by a federal judge.