Senate Democrats Block Security Funding Over ICE Reforms
Senate Democrats blocked a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Thursday, triggering a partial government shutdown after failing to reach a deal on immigration reforms.Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats demanded transformational changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including judicial warrant requirements and a mask ban for federal agents.Although
Donald Trump and
John Thune offered to withdraw agents from Minneapolis, the standoff remains unresolved as lawmakers depart the
USA for a ten-day recess.
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