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Democrats Rally Against DHS Funding After Fatal Shooting

1/29/2026

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Democrats Oppose DHS Funding

Democratic lawmakers intensified opposition to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will not support the appropriations bill if it includes DHS funding.
Democrats are calling for investigations into Immigration and Customs Enforcement abuses, and in Florida they propose legislation to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement.

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Democrats Demand Noem's Ouster

House Democrats seek removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minnesota.
They accuse the Trump administration of using federal law enforcement to perpetrate violence against citizens and immigrant families.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Noem, stating she is doing a great job.

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Democrats Oppose DHS Funding

Democratic lawmakers intensified opposition to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will not support the appropriations bill if it includes DHS funding.
Democrats are calling for investigations into Immigration and Customs Enforcement abuses, and in Florida they propose legislation to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement.

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