US EditionThune: Government shutdown hinges on talks between White House, Democrats
Democrats demand removal or restrictions on DHS funding amid backlash over a Border Patrol shooting, risking a partial shutdown before the Jan. 30 deadline, Senate Majority Leader said.
- Ahead of Jan. 30, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks with the White House aim to avert a partial shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding, urging continued negotiations.
- The fatal Jan. 24 shooting of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents quickly prompted a Senate Democratic revolt over DHS funding without new safeguards.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer outlined three demands and said Democrats will block a six-bill funding package if their conditions are not met, risking another shutdown.
- With 53 Republican seats versus Democrats' 47, Senate needs 60 votes and at least seven Democratic crossovers; Thune said, 'We need to fund these and other essential agencies and finish our 2026 appropriations work now.'
- With talks entering a crunch, John Thune said the next 24 hours will likely determine a deal or agency shutdown, noting last year's 43-day shutdown ended when eight Senate Democrats crossed party lines on Nov. 10.
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