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Senate Rejects Funding Bill, Shutdown Looms Amid DHS Reform Demands

2/1/2026

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The Senate rejected a funding bill that included Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, putting the federal government on the brink of a shutdown.
This decision follows the shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents, leading Senate Democrats to demand reforms for DHS and accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats will not support the bill until ICE is reformed.
The bill failed with a 55-45 vote, requiring 60 votes to pass, and the deadline to pass the bill is approaching.

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Story summary

The Senate rejected a funding bill that included Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, putting the federal government on the brink of a shutdown.
This decision follows the shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents, leading Senate Democrats to demand reforms for DHS and accountability for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats will not support the bill until ICE is reformed.
The bill failed with a 55-45 vote, requiring 60 votes to pass, and the deadline to pass the bill is approaching.