Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting
Summary
Talks to prevent a U.S. government shutdown are ongoing. The discussions were triggered by political arguments following a fatal incident involving federal immigration agents. Democrats are seeking new rules for immigration enforcement as part of a government funding bill.Key Facts
- Discussions in Washington, D.C., aim to prevent a U.S. government shutdown.
- President Trump and Senate Democrats are negotiating changes in federal immigration practices.
- A spending bill that includes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must be agreed upon by Friday to avoid the shutdown.
- The House has passed the bill, but it needs 60 votes in the Senate to move forward.
- Democrats want federal agents to have clearer identification and require arrest warrants.
- Some Democrats also call for changes to the DHS and removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
- If no agreement is reached, a partial government shutdown could begin after midnight on January 30.
- The shutdown would not affect all agencies, as many are already funded through 2026.
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