Republican senators passed a $340 billion budget focused on funding President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, energy production, and the military. Mexican troops have increased their presence at the U.S. border, with some believing it is reducing illegal border crossings while others criticize it as a political stunt. Additionally, an entire Alabama police department was placed on leave after a grand jury recommended its abolition due to corruption allegations.
The Senate’s budget plan includes increased funding for immigration and border enforcement, energy production, and the military, conflicting with a House plan that could result in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. Mexican troops deployed at the border have reportedly led to a drop in illegal border crossings, but critics argue it will not stem the flow of drugs and migrants. The Hanceville Police Department in Alabama was placed on leave following a corruption investigation, with officers and the police chief facing charges.
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