Summary
Senate Republicans and Democrats are having a disagreement about funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Democrats want to add restrictions on how ICE can use its funding as part of a larger government bill, while Republicans and Democrats exchange strong words over their conflicting proposals.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate is debating how to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Democrats want to add "guardrails," or restrictions, on how money for ICE is used.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a proposal that was rejected by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- Thune plans to make a Republican proposal to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard.
- Thune's proposal is unlikely to get the required 60 votes to pass.
- Democrats argue they are not making new demands, just clarifying their position against additional ICE funding.
- Lawmakers express concern over potential risks if DHS remains unfunded.
