"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks
Summary
House Democrats are upset with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for negotiating a deal with Republicans to fund the government, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The deal gives temporary funding until February, but some Democrats feel it weakens their leverage for reforms to immigration agencies. Meanwhile, Schumer and other Senate Democrats are still working towards a final agreement with Republicans.Key Facts
- House Democrats passed a bill funding several government departments, including DHS, temporarily.
- This bill funds DHS at 2025 levels until February 13 to allow more negotiation time.
- Senate Democrats have some ability to block the funding bill due to needing 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries implied that DHS could shut down if reforms are not agreed upon.
- Some House Democrats feel Schumer's deal weakens their negotiating position.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed doubt that reforms would be agreed upon by the deadline.
- Progressive Democrats believe that the possibility of a DHS shutdown gives them some leverage in negotiations.
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