US EditionHouse Democrats try to force vote to fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP
House Democrats seek funding for key Homeland Security agencies while excluding immigration enforcement to push reforms after fatal shootings; TSA absences have doubled, officials said.
- Rep. Rosa DeLauro introduced a discharge petition Wednesday to fund the Transportation Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Coast Guard through September, excluding Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
- The partial government shutdown reached Day 33 as Democrats demand reforms following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, including body cameras and judicial warrants for immigration arrests.
- More than 100,000 DHS employees work without pay while over 366 TSA agents have resigned. Adam Stahl, TSA acting deputy administrator, warned, "The reality of the situation is this is going to get worse."
- The petition requires 218 signatures to force a floor vote, with Democrats needing four Republicans to sign on. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise opposed the measure, arguing DHS must remain fully operational.
- While Democrats previously used discharge petitions successfully, Senate support remains unlikely for the measure. The White House continues to push for full funding, as Republicans argue DHS cannot be funded using a piecemeal approach.
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McGovern: DHS, TSA Shutdown Due to Trump 'Insisting on Doubling Down on Funding ICE and CBP', 'I Don't Want to Fund ICE'
On Wednesday's edition of CBS's "The Takeout," Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) stated, "I don't want to fund ICE. But I've signed onto a discharge petition to
Rep. Adelita Grijalva addresses DHS funding
WASHINGTON (KYMA) - Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) shared she wants to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) not related to ICE and immigration enforcement. Rep. Grijalva spoke at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at a House Democratic private meeting. The agencies would include the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard. Immediately after, the congresswoman said sh…
House Democrats Seek to Force Vote on Homeland Security Funding That Excludes ICE, CBP
House Democrats are trying to force a floor vote on a bill that would fund Transportation Security Administration agents and other non-immigration agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—without providing money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Customs and Border Protection. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced a discharge petition on Wednesday on the Capitol steps, calling on a handful of…
Mullin's Testimony Is Giving New Life to DHS Shutdown Talks
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., the White House pick for homeland security secretary, told Democrats during his confirmation hearing he supported immigration enforcement officials obtaining judicial warrants before entering a home or business. The issue has been sticking point in talks about funding the agency. Mariam Zuhaib/APSen. Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security, pledged at his conf…
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