US EditionSenate advances government funding measure as shutdown deadline looms
The Senate passed a $174 billion minibus funding package covering three bills but excluded the Department of Homeland Security, increasing the likelihood of a short-term funding extension.
- Senator Chris Murphy condemned an ICE officer's actions, calling the shooting a "most heinous act of violence," despite evidence showing the officer was struck by a vehicle before firing.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats do not want another shutdown and are willing to work with Republicans to fully fund appropriations through 2026.
- The DHS appropriations bill remains contentious, with Murphy expressing the need for improved training and constraints on ICE and Customs and Border Protection in future negotiations.
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ICE Shooting Ignites DHS Funding Fight in Senate
The Senate moved closer to averting a shutdown as debate over DHS funding intensified following a fatal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in Minnesota. Lawmakers advanced a $174 billion spending package Monday night, but divisions over border security and enforcement agencies continue to stall completion of the remaining bills. The Senate approved the three-bill “minibus” package by an 81-14 vote, setting up final passage later …
Senator Comments On DHS Operations - Patriot Newsfeed
On Sunday, Sen. Chris Murphy injected himself into the fallout from the fatal ICE shooting by forcefully condemning the agent involved, even as video evidence circulated showing the woman’s SUV striking the officer moments before shots were fired. Speaking with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Murphy labeled the incident a “most heinous act of violence,” a characterization that immediately raised eyebrows given the available footage and the ongoing investi…
Senate advances spending package as lawmakers tee up another ahead of Jan. 30 deadline
The Senate on Monday advanced a House-passed, three-bill spending package. Lawmakers are readying action on another two appropriations bills as they race to meet a Jan. 30 deadline for funding the government.
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