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Government Shutdown Looms Amid DHS Funding Dispute

1/29/2026

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  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune said negotiations between the White House and Senate Democrats will determine a government shutdown this weekend.
  • Democrats demand separating DHS funding from a six-bill package, citing concerns after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent.
  • Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized passing five bills quickly and urged ICE and CBP reforms, as calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation grow.