Beech Tree News Network

Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), one of the strongest members on border security in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted to approve almost $70B in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Secure America Act fully funds border security through September of 2029, delivering $39B for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26B for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and $5B to DHS for other border security priorities. * * * The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $193 million in funding available to communities nationwide to prevent and address youth homelessness. * * * Angel Mateo drove in two runs, while right-handed pitcher Jack Kartsonas tied a career-best eight strikeouts, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (42-16) dropped their Wednesday afternoon contest 8-3 to the Rome Emperors (31-27) at Bowling Green Ballpark. * * *