U.S. Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement package

07/06/2026
01:42

The U.S. Senate has passed a $70 billion funding package, including around $38.6 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support training, equipment and operational capacity. The remaining funding will go towards border enforcement agencies, security measures and broader support for the Department of Homeland Security in the coming years.

U.S. Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement package

U.S. Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement package

Politics 01:42

The U.S. Senate has passed a $70 billion funding package, including around $38.6 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support training, equipment and operational capacity. The remaining funding will go towards border enforcement agencies, security measures and broader support for the Department of Homeland Security in the coming years.

Việt Nam - Philippines reaffirm military ties

Việt Nam - Philippines reaffirm military ties

Politics 00:47

Việt Nam and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper military cooperation. On 3 June, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Văn Giang met with General Romeo Brawner Junior, Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, who is on an official visit to Hà Nội. General Phan Văn Giang praised the growing ties between the two militaries and called for continued close cooperation.

Stable China-US ties are crucial for Asia-Pacific regional security

Stable China-US ties are crucial for Asia-Pacific regional security

Politics 03:26

Two weeks after US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, delegates from China’s People’s Liberation Army and the US Department of War have gathered in Singapore for the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. CGTN’s Chen Yuan reports on how remarks from both sides at the forum are being viewed as a sign of progress in bilateral relations, and why stable China-US ties are important for the Asia-Pacific region.

Việt Nam’s top leader begins State visit to the Philippines

Việt Nam’s top leader begins State visit to the Philippines

Politics 01:03

After concluding a successful State visit to Singapore and attending the Shangri-La Dialogue, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm and his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Manila in the afternoon on 31 May, beginning a State visit to the Philippines at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.

Việt Nam - Singapore deepen bilateral relationship & cooperation

Việt Nam - Singapore deepen bilateral relationship & cooperation

Politics 02:17

On the visit to Singapore, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm on 30 May took part in a series of activities focused on innovation, smart industry, urban transport development and bilateral cooperation. He also paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh and joined Singaporean leaders in activities promoting sustainability and friendship between the two countries.

Việt Nam’s voice rises among great powers

Việt Nam’s voice rises among great powers

Politics 06:01

In a historic first, Việt Nam's Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm delivered a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, becoming the first Vietnamese party chief and head of state to speak at Asia's premier security forum. He warned that the world is facing three fundamental crises: international order, development and strategic trust. To break down these messages, we're joined by Professor Alessio Patalano from King's College London.