Federal Government Careening Toward Shutdown After Eight Senate Republicans Team Up With Democrats to Kill Funding Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led Democrats in blocking the DHS funding bill, demanding an overhaul of ICE operations.
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The U.S. Senate failed to pass a DHS funding bill in a 45-55 vote, with eight Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. A federal government shutdown looms on Friday as Democrats demand ICE reforms following a fatal incident in Minnesota.
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