Source: Fortune.com
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson said a government funding package will not be voted on for a few days, ensuring the partial federal shutdown will continue. The package includes temporary funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which would set up a deadline for Congress to debate and vote on new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Democrats are demanding restraints on ICE, including requiring agents to unmask and identify themselves, while Republicans are relying on President Donald Trump to ensure passage. The shutdown has affected various federal agencies, with some workers facing furloughs or unpaid leave.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is relying on President Trump to pass the funding package, which includes temporary funding for DHS. Democrats are demanding restraints on ICE, while Republicans are resisting. The shutdown has affected various federal agencies, with some workers facing furloughs or unpaid leave. The administration has signaled its interest in quickly resolving the shutdown, but Democrats are dug in on their demands. The situation is a repeat of last fall’s shutdown, which ended with a promise to vote on proposals to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, but ultimately did not advance.
The announcement sounds like a familiar dance, with both sides posturing for leverage.
Author: Evan Null
