The United States Senate has approved approximately $70 billion in funding for the Trump administration's immigration policies. According to reports, the budget will be allocated to agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol.
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel stated that national COVID-19 measures in 2020 were not implemented too late. He explained that these actions followed logically once it became clear that individuals without symptoms could also spread the virus.
The Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO) has stated it sees no current possibility of reconciling existing member broadcasters with the aspirant broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). This decision follows an independent report that identified substantial shortcomings in ON!'s compliance with journalistic standards.
The COA has identified the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang as a suitable location for the emergency housing of 100 to 120 asylum seekers. This assessment follows an initial review shared by the municipality of Bloemendaal.
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that municipalities refusing to host asylum seekers must consult with neighboring towns, emphasizing that reception is a regional responsibility. He noted that this obligation applies to all municipalities, specifically mentioning Maassluis following its refusal to accommodate more refugees.