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Congress Faces Urgent Immigration Reform Deadline Amid Protests

2/4/2026

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Congress Negotiates Immigration

Congress has two weeks to negotiate new restrictions on federal immigration raids after the Senate passed a funding bill 71-29.
The deal followed a spending agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats, prompted by public outrage over the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the need for significant changes to immigration enforcement, including accountability measures for agents.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that without meaningful reforms, a government shutdown is likely.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the challenges ahead due to differing opinions between parties.

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Trump Opposes Shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump called Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) during a spending showdown to oppose government shutdowns.
Schumer urged Trump to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The call produced a fragile compromise on immigration enforcement that could not prevent a brief government shutdown.
The talks reflect a shift in Trump's immigration stance, catalyzed by public backlash after two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota.

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Congress Negotiates Immigration

Congress has two weeks to negotiate new restrictions on federal immigration raids after the Senate passed a funding bill 71-29.
The deal followed a spending agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats, prompted by public outrage over the fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the need for significant changes to immigration enforcement, including accountability measures for agents.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that without meaningful reforms, a government shutdown is likely.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the challenges ahead due to differing opinions between parties.

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