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Democrats say White House offer on ICE is ‘insufficient’ as Homeland Security funding set to expire
Democrats demand detailed reforms on Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics, citing recent fatal incidents and threaten to block Homeland Security funding as negotiations stall.
- With the Friday funding deadline two days away, stalled negotiations between Senate Democratic leadership and the White House are tanking prospects to avoid a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and many concede a funding lapse is inevitable.
- On Wednesday, Democrats demanded legislative text from the White House that restricts Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen warning DHS faces shutdown without progress.
- Procedural realities complicate a deal as Rep. Tom Cole said he is `afraid` a shutdown will happen, with DeLauro refusing to fund without changes, and Senate bills needing 60 votes, Durbin explained.
- With the Munich trip scheduled for Friday through Sunday, some lawmakers attending the Munich Security Conference coincide with the DHS funding lapse, while House members say they have not been consulted.
- Looking to bridge the gap, Sen. Tim Kaine noted Trump and Schumer’s long negotiation history, while Sen. Markwayne Mullin said the White House backs a continuing resolution to extend talks.
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Democrats Say GOP Funding Plan for Homeland Security Doesn’t Deliver Needed Changes
Leading Democrats in Congress said Thursday that a White House proposal under review for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding falls short of the “dramatic changes” Democrats want in order to curb Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said they believe any shutdown would be the Republicans’ responsibility because they currently control t…
Senate fails to advance DHS funding, teeing up partial shutdown as deal remains out of reach
Washington — The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, likely paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough. In a 52 to 47 vote, all but one Democrat — Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania — opposed moving forward with the bill, which would fund DHS through September. The motion needed 60 votes to succeed. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South D…
Democrats reject White House counterproposal to keep DHS operating
Senate Democrats on Thursday rejected the counterproposal the White House submitted to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded beyond Friday and avoid a partial government shutdown. White House negotiators submitted their latest offer Wednesday night in the form of legislative text, after Democrats panned an earlier proposal from the administration that was drafted in [...]
DHS Shutdown Likely as Talks Between Senate Democrats and White House Stall
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is insisting that the White House provide more details about reforms for immigration enforcement operations before backing more funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Rod Lamkey/APJust two days before a funding deadline, stalled negotiations between Senate Democratic leadership and the White House are tanking prospects to avoid a shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate Minority Leade…
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