DHS shutdown live updates as fate of Senate funding deal looks uncertain
The US Senate is facing uncertainty over a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats rejecting a GOP proposal to fund the department without reforms. Lawmakers are under pressure to resolve the funding fight amid chaos at airports and a looming two-week recess.
The US Senate is considering a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security. Republicans offered to fund 94% of the DHS budget, excluding $5.5 billion for ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations branch. Democrats rejected the proposal, seeking reforms to the agency. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the GOP proposal. Lawmakers are facing pressure to resolve the funding fight amid chaos at airports. A deal must be reached by the end of the week to avoid further disruptions.
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