Homeland Security Funding Talks Stalled Amid Shutdown Threats
As the deadline for funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approaches, lawmakers are grappling with a potential government shutdown over immigration enforcement. Tensions have escalated between Democrats and Republicans, with the former pushing for significant reforms to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, including judicial warrants and increased oversight. Meanwhile, the White House is engaged in negotiations with Democrats, but both sides remain far apart on critical issues. Key figures, including Senator John Fetterman, have expressed strong expectations of a shutdown, as funding talks continue to stall. With moderate Democrats facing difficult votes and the clock ticking down, the situation remains precarious, leaving many unsure of what will happen if DHS funding lapses.
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