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Schumer on Dems’ DHS Demands: ‘These Are Common Sense’

  • On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed bills to end a partial DHS shutdown, and President Donald Trump signed them into law, reopening the government after Saturday closures.
  • Stalled negotiations over immigration policy led to the shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on funding, while Democrats demanded new restrictions following the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis last month.
  • Despite party leaders' pressure, a procedural vote Tuesday narrowly passed 217-215 with all present Democrats voting no and all but one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, voting yes.
  • About 95% of Transportation Security Administration workers are deemed essential and must keep working without pay, while airlines were ordered to cut domestic flights and travel groups warned of spring break disruptions.
  • Lawmakers have about 10 days to agree on Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies as Senate Democrats seek body cameras and warrants while Republican leaders reject some demands before Congress returns Feb. 23.
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No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

Lawmakers and the White House are offering no signs of compromise in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers.

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