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.