Schumer says Senate Democrats will block DHS funding bill

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Schumer: Democrats will speed up non-DHS funding bills ahead of shutdown deadline
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced Monday that Senate Democrats are prepared to speed up passage of five government funding bills — but not funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — to avoid a large swath of the government shutting down at the end of the week.

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Another Shutdown Looms? Schumer Vows Dems Will Vote Against Funding ICE After Latest Minnesota Shooting
Schumer calls on Senate GOP to scrap DHS funding bill to avoid shutdown
Shutdown Looms as ICE Shootings Spawn Partisan Fight Over DHS Funding in US Congress
The federal government appeared headed ‌for ​a partial government shutdown this week, with Republicans and ‌Democrats at odds over funding for President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security ...

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The Latest: Federal judge to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after shootings
Slotkin, Peters to vote no on DHS funding after Minnesota protesters killed by ICE
“They are recklessly inciting violence at the whims of the president. And they must be reined in before there is more killing,” she said.

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Slotkin, Peters say they'll vote no on DHS funding after fatal shooting in Minnesota
Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funds After Minnesota Shooting as Shutdown Risk Grows

Democratic candidates vying to fill Durbin’s Senate shoes all noncommittal on Schumer leadership

The race for Dick Durbin’s seat is shaping up as a balancing act between local priorities in Illinois and national party undercurrents.

Thune steamrolls Dems' DHS revolt as Fetterman defects, Schumer under pressure

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus want the DHS funding bill stripped from the broader package, teeing up a partial government shutdown in the process.

Trump laments to The Post that Schumer is roadblock to DC IndyCar race for America’s 250th: ‘What’s wrong with him?’

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is putting the brakes on his grand plans to hold an IndyCar race in DC to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.

Will government shut down again? NY Dems vow to block deportation funds

New York's Democratic U.S. senators and most of its Democratic House members are opposing further funding for immigration enforcement without reforms.

Illinois Dem Senate candidates split on backing Schumer as leader

Growing Democratic revolt against Schumer emerges as Illinois Senate hopefuls split on leadership support during primary debate ahead of 2026 election.

Gateway Tunnel Project construction will stop if President Trump continues to withhold funds, officials say

Construction on the critical Gateway Tunnel Project linking New York and New Jersey may be halted soon unless President Trump changes course, officials said.
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‘Will Chuck fight?’: Protesters call on Schumer to use leverage to rein in ICE, block DHS funding

About 25 members of Indivisible Brooklyn, an all-volunteer grassroots group that organizes actions and events to promote justice and hold elected officials accountable, braved freezing temperatures on Jan.

Schumer calls on GOP to move funding package without DHS money to avoid shutdown

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on Senate Republicans on Sunday to move a government funding package without funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.

How a Partial Government Shutdown Over ICE Would Impact ICE

Voting against the funding bill may do little to curb ICE in the short term. Here's why: