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.
- On Jan. 27, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the parties are in talks with the White House over funding as Senate Democrats threaten a partial shutdown, warning the next 24 hours will decide a deal before Jan. 30.
- On Jan. 24, the fatal shooting of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti by U.S. Border Patrol agents prompted public backlash and Senate Democrats demanded DHS be stripped or constrained in funding.
- This past week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the funding package and is in recess this week, so any changes require the House to reconvene and Senate Republicans need at least seven Democrats to pass it.
- Funding for Defense, HHS, Labor, Treasury and Education could be jeopardized as the Jan. 30 deadline nears, while ICE and U.S. Border Patrol may face little impact due to last year's funding.
- Amid unity for limits on enforcement, Democrats face limited leverage, as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party is 'overwhelmingly' united, but recent shutdowns failed to secure policy changes.
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Thune: Government shutdown hinges on talks between White House, Democrats
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Wednesday that negotiations between the White House and Senate Democrats will determine whether there’s a government shutdown this weekend. The GOP leader has already said he doesn’t want to split up a six-bill funding package that needs to pass by the end of Friday to avoid a [...]
Second government shutdown in months could halt paychecks for millions what workers need to know
Millions of federal workers face paycheck risk as a January 30 government shutdown nears. Congress remains split on six unfinished funding bills. Homeland Security spending is the key dispute. A partial shutdown could trigger furloughs and unpaid essential work. IRS services, airports, and student loans may slow. Social Security and benefits stay protected, for now, as deadline pressure intensifies nationwide.
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