Senate Democrats Threaten Shutdown After Federal Agents Kill Alex Pretti

Senate Democrats are threatening to block a Department of Homeland Security funding package after Border Patrol agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.The fatal shooting triggered the removal of commander Gregory Bovino as Trump signaled a potential reduction of federal forces in Minnesota following discussions with Governor Tim Walz.While a partial government shutdown looms, existing funds from previous legislation would allow USA immigration enforcement to continue operations for multiple years without new appropriations.