Summary
The White House and Senate Democrats have agreed to separate the funding debate over ICE from a potential government shutdown. This deal aims to avoid a shutdown while giving more time to negotiate changes Democrats want at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Key Facts
- The agreement separates ICE funding talks from a broader government shutdown threat.
- Lawmakers aim to pass a non-DHS funding package to prevent a government shutdown.
- A temporary measure will extend DHS funding for two weeks to allow more negotiations.
- Democrats seek changes at DHS, like banning masks for federal agents and mandating body cameras.
- Senate Democrats threatened to block funding if DHS reforms are not made following the death of Alex Pretti.
- Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer is willing to let DHS funding lapse if demands are not met.
- The Senate needs unanimous consent to clear procedural steps to pass the funding package.
- The House must pass the package before it reaches President Trump.
