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Story summary
- Senate funding talks faltered as Democrats demanded reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the shooting death of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti.
- All Democrats opposed advancing the funding package, insisting on separating Department of Homeland Security funding for renegotiation.
- Seven Republicans joined them in blocking the bill.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed optimism about a deal, but Democrats have shifted stance and oppose DHS funding without significant ICE changes.
