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White House Stands Firm as Shutdown Threatens Over Funding

1/27/2026

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The White House rejects Democrats' demands as a shutdown looms after Schumer threatens to vote against the spending bill unless Department of Homeland Security funding is renegotiated.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the package is bipartisan and includes funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Democrats are upset after a fatal Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis, and Republicans seek to pass the package by January 30.

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The White House rejects Democrats' demands as a shutdown looms after Schumer threatens to vote against the spending bill unless Department of Homeland Security funding is renegotiated.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the package is bipartisan and includes funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Democrats are upset after a fatal Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis, and Republicans seek to pass the package by January 30.