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White House offers DHS funding counterproposal as shutdown drags on

The White House delivered a counterproposal to fund the Department of Homeland Security as a partial shutdown persists, with Democrats pressing for immigration enforcement reforms such as body cameras, warrants, and restrictions on agents; Senate Democrats again blocked a House-passed DHS funding bill, keeping talks alive while most DHS workers continue on duty and some programs risk unpaid status, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify before Congress amid ongoing negotiations.

via CNBC|

#dhs-funding #government-shutdown #immigration-enforcement

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Dems push for DHS reforms as shutdown deadline looms

A bloc of about 10 Senate Democrats is pressing for significant DHS changes—like warrants for arrests, requiring agents to identify themselves, and cooperation with state/local investigations—while threatening to withhold DHS funding in a looming government shutdown, as moderates weigh how far to push concessions.

via Axios|

#dhs-reforms #government-shutdown #ice

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Dems push DHS split as funding showdown risks partial shutdown

Senate Democrats are opposing a funding package that includes DHS funding after the Minneapolis police/federal agents shooting, signaling a potential partial government shutdown as lawmakers race to pass the remaining six funding bills before Friday’s deadline; a proposed solution is to separate the DHS measure to allow passage of the other five bills, while some Republicans and independents weigh in and weather delays further complicate the process.

via CBS News|

#dhs #government-shutdown #ice

us-politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Democrats Block DHS Funding, Jeopardizing Spending Deal After Minneapolis Shooting

Senate Democrats vow not to vote for a broad government funding bill that includes roughly $64.4 billion for Homeland Security, including $10 billion for ICE, risking a partial government shutdown as the package requires 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.

via The New York Times|

#dhs-funding #filibuster #government-shutdown

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Senators Warn IRS Unprepared for 2025 Tax Filing Season

Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, express concerns about the IRS's preparedness for the upcoming tax season due to leadership changes and workforce reductions under the Trump administration, fearing delays and increased fraud risks despite a recent report indicating some operational success.

via ABC News|

#irs #politics #senate-democrats

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Johnson urges House to return to Washington for shutdown vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that lawmakers should return to Washington to resolve the government shutdown, which was temporarily broken by a bipartisan Senate vote to fund the government until late January. The legislation includes protections for federal workers and bipartisan funding for various government functions. However, disagreements remain over health care subsidies, with Democrats criticizing the deal and Republicans debating further reforms. The shutdown's end is imminent but not guaranteed, with ongoing negotiations and potential delays.

via AP News|

#bipartisan-agreement #government-shutdown #health-care-subsidies

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Democrats Agree to Reopen Government Amid Shutdown

Democratic lawmakers and grassroots groups are furious over a Senate deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown, which includes funding through January and a vote on extending ACA tax credits, but faces opposition from House Democrats and progressive groups who see it as a failure to address healthcare and leverage issues.

via Axios|

#bipartisan-deal #democratic-party #government-shutdown

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Senate Democrats and GOP Reach Deal to End Shutdown Amid Internal Party Tensions

After 40 days, a bipartisan Senate deal ends the government shutdown without extending Obamacare subsidies, with some Democrats breaking ranks and House Democrats expressing discontent, while the deal includes funding until Jan. 30, 2026, and provisions related to SNAP and federal layoffs.

via Talking Points Memo|

#bipartisan-deal #gop #government-shutdown

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Democrats Propose One-Year Extension for Obamacare Subsidies Amid Shutdown Talks

Senate Democrats propose a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies amid ongoing political debates, while special counsel Jack Smith faces scrutiny from Republicans over his investigations into Trump, with tensions over transparency and potential political influence.

via Politico|

#jack-smith #obamacare-subsidies #politics

politics3 months ago•13 min saved

Bipartisan Talks Focus on Extending Obamacare Amid Shutdown

Senate Democrats and House Republicans are negotiating a bipartisan plan to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies amid ongoing government shutdown talks, with various procedural options and political maneuvers being considered to pass the legislation and resolve the shutdown.

via Politico|

#aca-extension #bipartisan-talks #government-shutdown

politics4 months ago•15 min saved

Senators Show Cautious Optimism in Shutdown Negotiations

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to meet with Senate Democrats to discuss ending the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted over 29 days and impacted federal programs and workers. Meanwhile, other political developments include efforts to pass domestic policy packages, debates over military troop reductions in Europe, and concerns about ICE operations during the shutdown.

via Politico|

#bipartisan-talks #federal-workers #food-aid

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

House Speaker Johnson Denies SNAP Patch, Criticizes Democrats Amid Irony

Senate Democrats have rejected the House-passed stopgap funding bill for the 13th time, as the government shutdown continues with worsening impacts on federal operations, social programs like SNAP, and public safety, with little immediate movement towards a bipartisan resolution.

via Politico|

#bipartisan-negotiations #federal-funding #government-shutdown

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Worsens Amid Shutdown

Senate Democrats rejected a GOP-led stopgap funding bill for the 13th time, as the government shutdown continues with escalating impacts on federal workers, healthcare, and public services, amid ongoing negotiations and pressure from unions and lawmakers.

via Politico|

#american-federation-of-government-employees #funding-bill #gop

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Democrats Question Trump Advisor Steve Witkoff on Crypto Investments

Senate Democrats are demanding that Steve Witkoff, a top Trump advisor and special envoy to the Middle East, disclose more details about his crypto holdings, which he has not fully divested from, citing potential conflicts of interest related to his role and business ties with the U.A.E. The senators are concerned about possible ethics violations given his ongoing crypto investments and recent business dealings involving U.S.-U.A.E. agreements, and have requested a response by October 31.

via Fortune|

#conflict-of-interest #crypto-investments #ethics-disclosure

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Senate Democrats Continue to Block Funding Over Healthcare Disputes

Senate Democrats are set to reject a stopgap funding bill for the 10th time, demanding guarantees on health care subsidies amid a prolonged government shutdown that has paralyzed Congress and affected federal workers. A new poll shows most Americans blame both parties for the shutdown, which continues without resolution. Other news includes a judge halting federal worker firings, US covert operations in Venezuela, and a cruise line avoiding China due to retaliatory port fees.

via AP News|

#ap-norc-poll #federal-workers #government-shutdown