Summary
President Donald Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer at the White House to discuss funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project and other issues. Schumer urged the release of federal funds for the tunnel and other matters, while expressing concerns about ICE activities in U.S. cities.
Key Facts
- President Trump and Senator Chuck Schumer met at the White House.
- They discussed the Gateway Tunnel Project in New York, which costs $16 billion.
- Schumer urged Trump to release federal funds for this project.
- Trump had previously withheld funds after a government shutdown disagreement last year.
- Schumer also asked Trump to push Senate Republicans to extend tax credits from the Affordable Care Act.
- Schumer expressed concerns over ICE operations, stating they were dangerous and causing fear.
- Democrats are debating whether to support Department of Homeland Security funding that doesn't limit ICE actions.
- Schumer indicated that a government shutdown is not expected this time.
