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Immigration crackdown fuels tensions as Congress faces shutdown threat

Immigration crackdown fuels tensions as Congress faces shutdown threat

Summary

Congress is facing a deadline to fund important government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security. Lawmakers are dealing with this as they return to Washington following a recent incident involving the killing of Alex Pretti.

Key Facts

  • Congress has a Friday deadline to agree on funding for several government agencies.
  • The Department of Homeland Security is one of the key agencies that need funding.
  • Lawmakers have just returned to Washington for the first full day after a break.
  • Alex Pretti was recently killed, which has heightened tensions.
  • A new threat has emerged against a lawmaker during this period.
  • Lisa Desjardins reports on these developments as Congress faces this urgent deadline.

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