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Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
- On Thursday, Democrats struck a rare deal with President Donald Trump to separate Department of Homeland Security funding for two weeks, but Senate passage was delayed as leaders sought enough support.
- Following fatal shootings in Minnesota, Democrats vowed to block the spending bill and united behind demands to curb ICE operations with tighter warrant rules and a code of conduct including `masks off, body cameras on`.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., objected, saying ICE agents were treated unfairly while supporting reforms like training and body cameras, but opposed House language repealing a law allowing senators to sue over data access, Thursday.
- The deal would keep the vast majority of federal funding through September while extending temporary DHS funding, but Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., warned of tough House decisions on split bills.
- Future negotiations on the Homeland Security bill are expected to be difficult as some Democrats say they will `shut down the agency` if reforms fail, while House conservatives push back.
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eldiariodechihuahua.mxThe U.S. Senate approves a package of bipartisan spending; the bill does not prevent budget disruption, as C mara Baja's endorsement is lacking.
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By Sarah Ferris and Morgan Rimmer, CNN. The Senate has taken a step toward averting another prolonged government shutdown by passing a major budget agreement with the White House that temporarily funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing for long-term negotiations on federal immigration policy. Washington is almost certain to enter a partial government shutdown at midnight. However, Republican and Democratic leaders believe the f…
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Portland Press HeraldSenate passes government funding deal despite Republican backlash
Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both voted in favor of the spending legislation.
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