The partial government shutdown is over, but difficult negotiations over homeland security funding continue on Capitol Hill. When Congress approved the final government funding bills, it passed a temporary, two-week extension for homeland security. Democrats are demanding changes to how ICE enforces the nation’s immigration laws. The two parties have until next Friday to reach […]
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Gov’t shutdown is over, but debate continues over homeland security
The partial government shutdown is over, but difficult negotiations over homeland security funding continue on Capitol Hill. When Congress approved the final government funding bills, it passed a temporary, two-week extension for homeland security. Democrats are demanding changes to how ICE enforces the nation’s immigration laws. The two parties have until next Friday to reach an agreement. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that Democrats would not support any more stopgap funding without substantial change. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects an agreement to be made.
