King Opposes ICE Funding in DHS Package, Urges Split to Avert Shutdown
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Independent Sen. Angus King says he won’t back a government-funding package that includes ICE funding and urges separating the DHS funding from the rest of the bills to avoid a shutdown, citing local ICE actions and calling for guardrails and accountability in negotiations.
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