US EditionSenate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight
Senate leaders seek bipartisan deal to avoid shutdown by funding Homeland Security separately amid disputes over immigration enforcement reforms, with 96% of government funding agreed, Schumer said.
- On Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic leader Chuck Schumer scrambled to split and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks to avoid a shutdown.
- After the Minneapolis shootings this month, Democrats demanded reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including ending roving patrols, requiring body cameras, and enforcing agent conduct.
- Senators canceled flights to return Friday as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., objected late Thursday and placed a hold after storming into Senate Majority Leader John Thune's office.
- The House is on recess until Monday, complicating approval as lawmakers have until 11:59 p.m. Friday to avoid a shutdown; House Freedom Caucus demands DHS funding, and Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough decisions.
- Five finance bills are due be voted through the Senate with Democratic backing for broader federal departments, while Department of Homeland Security negotiations remain difficult if the short-term fix holds.
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MissoulianGovernment shutdown talks down to the wire
WASHINGTON — After fiery public speeches Friday from Republicans railing against the deal President Donald Trump struck with Democrats, senators appeared back on track rushing to resolve their differences and start voting on the bipartisan agreement to avoid a federal…
There is a good chance the government can reopen on Monday, once the House of Representatives has voted on the deal.
Immigration enforcement’s accountability gap
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks during a news briefing on January 28. (Photo by Alex Wong)The Senate is currently voting on a deal struck Thursday that separates Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) funding from five other spending bills and gives lawmakers two weeks to negotiate a new deal on immigration enforcement.If this vote passes bot…
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