US Government Shutdown Looms Over DHS Funding Dispute
A partial US government shutdown is likely to continue into this week as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The disagreement stems from the fatal shootings of two US citizens in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which has prompted Democrats to push for reform of DHS.
Despite an initial agreement by Senators on Saturday to pass a "minibus" funding deal covering multiple bills until September, the House of Representatives' recess until Monday means that any such deal would need to be approved again. The White House declined to comment outside of normal business hours.
The partial shutdown has already affected several large agencies, grinding some federal services to a halt and leaving workers furloughed or working unpaid. Affected agencies include the Departments of Defense, Education, Financial Services, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Transportation, among others.
While Speaker of the House Mike Johnson claims that a deal will be reached by Tuesday, some Democrats have expressed reservations about the proposed bill, citing concerns over reforming DHS protocols. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that he wants a full debate on the issue, while Representative Ro Khanna declared himself firmly opposed to the measure.
According to betting platform Polymarket, there is an 98 percent chance of the shutdown lasting more than four days, with some 20 percent odds of it extending for six days or more. Mark Shanahan, a US politics expert at the University of Surrey, suggests that the outcome will depend on House Republicans securing a majority in the chamber, as well as Democrats' insistence on reforms to ICE protocols.
As negotiations continue over DHS funding, President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers to pass a bill without delay, citing the country's growth numbers and economic records. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, however, has proposed significant changes to ICE protocols, including requirements for federal agents to coordinate with local law enforcement and wear visible identification.
The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, particularly when it comes to issues like immigration policy. With no clear resolution in sight, the US government shutdown remains a pressing concern, affecting thousands of workers and millions of Americans reliant on federal services.
A partial US government shutdown is likely to continue into this week as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The disagreement stems from the fatal shootings of two US citizens in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which has prompted Democrats to push for reform of DHS.
Despite an initial agreement by Senators on Saturday to pass a "minibus" funding deal covering multiple bills until September, the House of Representatives' recess until Monday means that any such deal would need to be approved again. The White House declined to comment outside of normal business hours.
The partial shutdown has already affected several large agencies, grinding some federal services to a halt and leaving workers furloughed or working unpaid. Affected agencies include the Departments of Defense, Education, Financial Services, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Transportation, among others.
While Speaker of the House Mike Johnson claims that a deal will be reached by Tuesday, some Democrats have expressed reservations about the proposed bill, citing concerns over reforming DHS protocols. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that he wants a full debate on the issue, while Representative Ro Khanna declared himself firmly opposed to the measure.
According to betting platform Polymarket, there is an 98 percent chance of the shutdown lasting more than four days, with some 20 percent odds of it extending for six days or more. Mark Shanahan, a US politics expert at the University of Surrey, suggests that the outcome will depend on House Republicans securing a majority in the chamber, as well as Democrats' insistence on reforms to ICE protocols.
As negotiations continue over DHS funding, President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers to pass a bill without delay, citing the country's growth numbers and economic records. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, however, has proposed significant changes to ICE protocols, including requirements for federal agents to coordinate with local law enforcement and wear visible identification.
The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, particularly when it comes to issues like immigration policy. With no clear resolution in sight, the US government shutdown remains a pressing concern, affecting thousands of workers and millions of Americans reliant on federal services.
. Like, I get it, there's an issue with DHS funding and all that, but come on, can't we just find a middle ground? 
It's not like it's the end of the world if they have to extend their hours for a few more days... I mean, I've had to deal with my own share of bureaucracy and red tape, and trust me, it's a real drag 
. But seriously, thousands of people are losing their jobs or having to work unpaid... that's not cool 
. Can't we all just try to get along? 
like what's goin on with those shootings in Minneapolis? it sounds like they're tryin to make some changes but nobody's really agreein on how to do it... Speaker Mike Johnson says a deal will be reached by Tuesday but I'm not holdin my breath 
and can we talk about the White House just ghostin us when they don't wanna comment outside of business hours? 
anywayz, it's all super frustrating cuz thousands of people are gettin affected and stuff... like what's goin on over at ICE protocols? some dude suggests they gotta work with local law enforcement but others got other ideas 
like what's going on with DHS protocols tho? seems kinda crucial for public safety 
does anyone think the gov should just find a compromise already? 
20% of it lasting six days is kinda alarming tbh 
or the 100s of thousands of people working for fed agencies? 
. And what's with all the drama over reforming ICE protocols? Can't they just find some common ground? 
Anyway, if there's a shutdown, I guess we'll just have to deal with the consequences 
. It's not like our economy can't handle a little less government spending 
.
I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for all those people who work with/for DHS & are affected by the shutdown 
... been dead for days. So I gotta say, I'm low-key worried about this whole DHS funding thing. Like, come on guys! Can't we all just get along? 
I mean, I get that it's a tough issue, but 98% chance of shutdown lasting more than 4 days? That's crazy talk! 
it's gonna hurt people's lives and stuff 
that's just devastating. And what's with the different reactions from Speaker Johnson and House Minority Leader Jeffries? Can't they just communicate properly? 
isn't that gonna make things worse? 
It's not like we can just flip a switch and make everything go back to normal 
. The fact that the US government shutdown could last for 6 days or more is just 
Like, what about healthcare? 
What about education? 
How are our kids supposed to learn with no schools open? 
. We need a solution that works for everyone, not just the politicians in DC 
. Let's focus on finding common ground 
rather than trying to out-maneuver each other 
. Can't we all just get along? 
#DHSfunding #USgovernmentshutdown # bipartisancooperation
. Like, I get that there's some disagreement over DHS funding, but can't they just find a way to compromise? 
. And it's all because of politics 
. And can we pls just get a clear resolution already? 
. It's like, what's next? A gov't shutdown 'cause of...something else? 
. What if someone gets hurt or something bad happens because of this shutdown? 
.
but seriously whats the hold up? DHS funding and reforming ICE protocols? come on guys can't we just get along? 
apparently not, with a 98% chance of shutdown lasting more than 4 days 
meanwhile millions of americans are affected 
but honestly who cares about DHS funding when you got people struggling to make ends meet 