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Senate Democrats and the White House reached a deal Thursday to avoid a partial government shutdown, agreeing to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security while the two sides negotiate over its long-term funding following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Key Facts
DHS will be funded for the next two weeks as Democrats seek restrictions on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and widespread use of federal agents in American communities.
“Hopefully, both Republicans and Democrats will give a very much needed Bipartisan ‘YES’ Vote,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Thursday.
The Senate on Thursday morning initially rejected a bill to keep the government open, as Democrats pushed for reforms at the DHS before its funding for the next fiscal year could be secured.
The 45-55 vote involved seven Republicans voting with all Democrats against the legislation.
Democrats are specifically seeking legislation that would require federal agents to wear body cameras and bar them from wearing masks to conceal their identities.
Democrats are also aiming for legislation that would make federal agents adhere to use-of-force policies used by local police and create stricter warrant standards.
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