Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Democrats blocked a full-year funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to disagreements over immigration reforms. Meanwhile, two shootings occurred, one involving a suspect linked to ISIS, prompting Republicans to call for reopening DHS. Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned of the consequences of not funding DHS, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats remained firm in their position.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Senate has entered a familiar phase of stalemate over DHS funding.
Shootings and terrorist threats have become a backdrop for the funding debate.
Lawmakers’ responses have followed a predictable script.
The funding impasse has caused the agency to be shuttered for nearly one month, with little hope of a deal soon.
The shootings have become a familiar refrain in the debate, with each side using them to make their case.
Author: Evan Null
