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Lawmakers Clash Over DHS Funding After ICE Shooting

1/16/2026

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Lawmakers face delays finalizing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations as tensions rise after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Senator Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) leads Democrats demanding reforms and accountability before funding ICE.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says caucus discussions continue on the path forward.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune proposed a continuing resolution if consensus remains out of reach.

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Lawmakers face delays finalizing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations as tensions rise after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Senator Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) leads Democrats demanding reforms and accountability before funding ICE.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says caucus discussions continue on the path forward.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune proposed a continuing resolution if consensus remains out of reach.