Summary
Senate Democrats plan to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a man was shot in Minnesota. Their stance raises the chance of a government shutdown. President Trump has signed half of the needed annual budget bills, but six still need Senate approval.
Key Facts
- Democratic senators oppose a DHS funding bill after the shooting of a man in Minnesota.
- The opposition may lead to a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized the situation in Minnesota.
- Six out of twelve annual spending bills have been signed into law by President Donald Trump.
- Six more bills are waiting for Senate approval.
- House Democrats are opposed to some of the budget measures.
- There are increasing calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
