US EditionHomeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands
A partisan deadlock over immigration enforcement reforms risks a partial DHS shutdown, potentially halting TSA and FEMA operations while ICE funding remains intact at $10 billion.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune called Democrats' demands for reforms and accountability measures on DHS 'unrealistic and unserious', stating they are 'not willing to engage in negotiation and discussion to try and reach a result'.
- Democrats Schumer and Jeffries demanded restrictions on immigration agents like requiring body cameras and ID displays, as well as removing DHS Secretary Noem, calling these 'common sense reforms' that 'the American people are demanding'.
- Republican Senator Katie Britt called Democrats' proposal a 'ridiculous Christmas list of demands' and accused them of 'not negotiating in good faith' and playing 'politics to their radical base at the expense of the safety of Americans'.
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DHS Shutdown Likely After Democrats Issue Demands
When Chuck Schumer released a brief list of Senate Democratic demands for reforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of his maneuvers just prior to the beginning of a partial government shutdown last week, he had the short-term tactical goal of looking both tough and reasonable.
Homeland Security shutdown more likely
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are "unrealistic" and warned the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with…
DHS shutdown grows more likely
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are "unrealistic" and warned the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with…
Face-Off Over ICE: Trump Signals Openness To Reform As Shutdown Clock Ticks
The gears of government are grinding toward a familiar friction point this week as the White House signals a rare, if cautious, willingness to negotiate on the future of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). With a funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security looming next Friday, the administration finds itself caught between a defiant […] Face-Off Over ICE: Trump Signals Openness To Reform As Shutdown Clock Ticks
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Vail DailyHomeland Security shutdown grows more likely
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are "unrealistic" and warned the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with…
With funding deadline days away, lawmakers debate reforms to immigration enforcement
The clock is ticking for the Department of Homeland Security. The agency is days away from running out of funding, but Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on changes to immigration enforcement.
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