U.S. Senate passes $70 billion immigration bill after Trump‑linked fund controversy

The Senate voted on a major immigration reform package. The legislation totals about $70 billion in funding. Lawmakers approved the bill in a final vote. A controversy involving a Trump‑associated slush fund had threatened its passage. Critics said the fund could influence the bill’s outcome. The approval moves the measure forward in the legislative process. The bill now faces further steps before becoming law. Observers will watch how the controversy shapes future immigration policy.