Trump Rejects Oversight Demands As Partial DHS Shutdown Continues Across USA
A partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security began after Donald Trump and congressional Democrats failed to reach a funding agreement following disputes over federal immigration officer oversight.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries advocated for body cameras and the removal of face masks for agents after federal officers fatally shot Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.While approximately 245,000 employees are working without pay, White House border czar Tom Homan and Senator Markwayne Mullin rejected the demands due to safety concerns for personnel.The department reported deporting 675,000 migrants since the return of
Donald Trump to office, while another 2.2 million individuals have reportedly self-deported under aggressive enforcement policies.