US EditionThe Latest: Democrats Threaten to Trigger Government Shutdown over ICE Reform
Senate Democrats demand immigration enforcement guardrails while House Republicans refuse to negotiate, risking a shutdown that could halt disaster aid and freeze flood insurance programs.
- On Wednesday, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York withheld votes on Department of Homeland Security funding until Democrats' conditions, including reforms to the department, are met.
- After the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats framed reform demands and set them ahead of a Thursday morning test vote, unifying the caucus after the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
- Senate Democrats demanded `masks off, body cameras on`, an enforceable code of conduct, and tighter `roving patrols` and warrant rules for ICE and federal agents.
- Federal disaster aid may be at risk if DHS funding is blocked, as this could disrupt FEMA programs and cause the National Flood Insurance Program and LIHEAP to expire.
- The White House appeared open to separating Homeland Security funding for a short time, but Democrats say they are prepared to block the bill, risking a shutdown at midnight on Friday.
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Democrats threaten shutdown if White House does not restrict ICE budget
Senate Democrats say they will block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies on January 28, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump's surge of immigration enforcement. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us more.
FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday
Thurrock Gazette
Trump faces shutdown threat over immigration enforcement surge
Democrats have threatened to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown Friday if Republicans and the White House don’t agree to restrict President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement. As the country reels from the killings [...]
WNTZ FOX 48
FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite warnings
FEMA falls under the Department of Homeland Security, one of several departments whose funding for fiscal year 2026 depends on the Senate passing a spending package that the House already approved.
Democrats Risk Another Shutdown by Blocking DHS Funding, Putting Las Vegas at Risk
Just months after federal workers and local economies were battered by a prolonged government shutdown, Senate Democrats are once again playing a dangerous game with public safety and economic stability. This week, many Senate Democrats signaled they are prepared to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, dramatically increasing the chances of another partial federal shutdown. Their resistance comes at a time when DHS agen…
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