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Senate Democrats Push for Homeland Security Funding Split

1/29/2026

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Schumer Demands Funding Reform

Senate Democrats, led by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), demand separation of Homeland Security funding from a six-bill package.
Schumer also calls for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including ending roving patrols and requiring body cameras.
Some Republicans are open to splitting the funding.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) warns that changes could delay the process and risk a shutdown.

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Trump Faces Senate Demands

U.S. President Donald Trump faces Senate Democrats' demand to limit deportation policies before approving a federal funding bill.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seeks ICE reforms, ending roving patrols and mandating body cameras.
Some Republicans initially favored separating Homeland Security funding, but later backed away.
In the United Kingdom, ministers fear Trump could cancel the Chagos Islands sovereignty deal with Mauritius, risking the 1966 treaty and UK security.

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Schumer Demands Funding Reform

Senate Democrats, led by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), demand separation of Homeland Security funding from a six-bill package.
Schumer also calls for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including ending roving patrols and requiring body cameras.
Some Republicans are open to splitting the funding.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) warns that changes could delay the process and risk a shutdown.

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