US EditionThe shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
The shootings prompted calls for congressional hearings and oversight of ICE operations, complicating approval of a six-bill funding package covering over 70% of federal operations.
- Earlier this month, Minneapolis ICE deportation operations left two American citizens dead, including Alex Pretti, sparking debate and threatening a six-bill government funding package covering more than 70% of federal operations.
- Republicans have pressed for investigations and hearings into ICE practices, Democrats are withholding Homeland Security funds pending new restraints, and the White House is reaching out to avert a shutdown.
- Administrative moves and subpoena threats increased pressure on enforcement officials as the White House sent Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, to replace Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol Commander, and Sen. Rand Paul demanded Todd Lyons, acting ICE director, testify.
- With the House of Representatives in recess and senators not due back until late Tuesday, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday Republicans must break apart the six-bill package to avert a shutdown.
- Public opinion shows 38% approval of President Donald Trump's immigration handling, down from 49% in March, while some Republican lawmakers signal second thoughts about deportation tactics.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook says he’s ‘heartbroken’ after Minneapolis shootings, calls for de-escalation
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday he’s “heartbroken” by the recent events in Minneapolis, and that he has voiced his concerns about the situation with President Donald Trump. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Apple CEO Tim Cook says he’s ‘heartbroken’ after Minneapolis shootings, calls for de-escalation appeared first on RocketNews.
House centrists see immigration reform opening after Minnesota shootings
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) sent a letter Tuesday renewing a meeting request with President Donald Trump to discuss immigration and border security issues in the wake of the Minneapolis shootings. Fitzpatrick and Suozzi, co-chairmen of the Problem Solvers Caucus who both sit in competitive congressional seats, are making a bipartisan effort to reach a solution following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good i…
Steve Kerr says immigration should be addressed by Congress, claims feds ‘taking 5-year-old kindergartners’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Golden State Warriors spent the weekend in Minneapolis, playing two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves (they split the weekend series). The first meeting between the two was postponed from Saturday to Sunday after a fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent that killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti. The NBA cited the “safety and security of the Minneapolis community.” It was the second time immigrati…
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