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Senate Dems Push for DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown Threat

1/29/2026

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Senate Democrats, led by Senator Tammy Baldwin, are urging Republicans to separate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill from other spending measures to prevent a government shutdown by January 30, 2024.
Baldwin calls for accountability reforms for DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after recent fatal shootings by immigration officials and supports the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stressed the urgency of addressing five other funding bills and warned Republicans against a potential shutdown.
Republican Senator Ron Johnson criticized Democrats for their position on border security.

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Senate Democrats, led by Senator Tammy Baldwin, are urging Republicans to separate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill from other spending measures to prevent a government shutdown by January 30, 2024.
Baldwin calls for accountability reforms for DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after recent fatal shootings by immigration officials and supports the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stressed the urgency of addressing five other funding bills and warned Republicans against a potential shutdown.
Republican Senator Ron Johnson criticized Democrats for their position on border security.