WATCH LIVE: White House briefing may address DHS funding negotiations, National Prayer Breakfast
Summary
Democrats are considering blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless there are changes to immigration enforcement. A briefing by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is planned to discuss the situation. Republicans and Democrats are at an impasse over changes to immigration policies and other legislative priorities.Key Facts
- Democrats want changes in how immigration laws are enforced by federal agencies.
- Homeland Security funding is at risk if changes are not made.
- Press secretary Karoline Leavitt will give more details in a scheduled briefing.
- Republicans oppose some of the Democrats' demands.
- House Republicans want to add their priorities to the spending bill.
- One Republican demand is that people prove citizenship before registering to vote.
- Sanctuary cities, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, are also a topic of contention.
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