US EditionDHS Faces Weekend Shutdown with ICE Talks Inching Forward
- With the Friday funding deadline two days away, stalled negotiations between Senate Democratic leadership and the White House are tanking prospects to avoid a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and many concede a funding lapse is inevitable.
- On Wednesday, Democrats demanded legislative text from the White House that restricts Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen warning DHS faces shutdown without progress.
- Procedural realities complicate a deal as Rep. Tom Cole said he is `afraid` a shutdown will happen, with DeLauro refusing to fund without changes, and Senate bills needing 60 votes, Durbin explained.
- With the Munich trip scheduled for Friday through Sunday, some lawmakers attending the Munich Security Conference coincide with the DHS funding lapse, while House members say they have not been consulted.
- Looking to bridge the gap, Sen. Tim Kaine noted Trump and Schumer’s long negotiation history, while Sen. Markwayne Mullin said the White House backs a continuing resolution to extend talks.
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Senate fails to advance DHS funding, teeing up partial shutdown as deal remains out of reach
Washington — The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, likely paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough. In a 52 to 47 vote, all but one Democrat — Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania — opposed moving forward with the bill, which would fund DHS through September. The motion needed 60 votes to succeed. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South D…
DHS Shutdown Likely as Talks Between Senate Democrats and White House Stall
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is insisting that the White House provide more details about reforms for immigration enforcement operations before backing more funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Rod Lamkey/APJust two days before a funding deadline, stalled negotiations between Senate Democratic leadership and the White House are tanking prospects to avoid a shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate Minority Leade…
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned that Democrats would oppose a move to fund the Department of Homeland Security without further changes in President Donald Trump’s immigration law enforcement policies, increasing the risk of partial government closure starting on Saturday. “We are three days away from the closure of the DHS and Republicans have not taken the negotiation of a solution to curb ICE and stop violence,” Schumer said in X…
Jeffries gives ultimatum: Either ICE is 'reined' in or DHS shuts down on Friday · American Wire News
Democrats appear to have lost their fear of government shutdowns, at least in part. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) made it clear on Monday that if Republicans don’t start playing ball with his party, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will shut down on Friday. This is a move to target Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and force the Trump administration to institute “dramatic changes” that comply with leftist demands.…
DHS faces weekend shutdown with ICE talks inching forward
Senate Democrats say negotiations with the White House to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) haven’t made enough progress for them to support another short-term funding agreement to keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) open. Senate Democrats say they won’t vote for another stopgap to keep the DHS open beyond Friday unless Republicans agree…
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Winston-Salem JournalDems say White House ICE offer 'insufficient'
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders said a proposal from the White House is "incomplete and insufficient" as they demand new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
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