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White House Pushes for Bipartisan Deal Amid Immigration Protests

1/30/2026

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Congress Faces Shutdown

The White House urges Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown with a bipartisan appropriations package.
Senate Democrats, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, pursue reforms in federal immigration enforcement, including body cameras and agent identification.
Protests in Minnesota follow the deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents, fueling calls for increased oversight.
Lawmakers remain in negotiations over funding ahead of the deadline to prevent a shutdown.

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Sanders Demands Reforms

Senator Bernie Sanders called on Congress to reject the Department of Homeland Security funding bill after the killing of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minnesota.
He demands reforms, including unmasking agents and ending warrantless arrests.
Senate Democrats led by United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer support blocking the $64.4 billion funding unless accountability conditions are met.
Social media users seek to identify masked agents, raising concerns about misidentification.

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Congress Faces Shutdown

The White House urges Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown with a bipartisan appropriations package.
Senate Democrats, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, pursue reforms in federal immigration enforcement, including body cameras and agent identification.
Protests in Minnesota follow the deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents, fueling calls for increased oversight.
Lawmakers remain in negotiations over funding ahead of the deadline to prevent a shutdown.

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