Source: Fox News
Summary
The US government has partially shut down due to a disagreement between Democrats and Republicans over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the only area of government affected, with 90% of its employees continuing to work without pay. The shutdown began on Saturday after Democrats walked away from a bipartisan plan to fund DHS. The two parties are still negotiating, but no agreement has been reached. Democrats are demanding reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which Republicans have rejected.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process of negotiating a compromise has become a familiar routine. Democrats and Republicans have traded proposals, but no agreement has been reached. The White House has sent a potential compromise offer, but Democrats have rejected it. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his caucus remain steadfast in their position that the GOP’s offer doesn’t go far enough. The majority of House and Senate lawmakers have left Washington, but may return if there is a breakthrough.
It’s a waiting game, with each side waiting for the other to blink.
Author: Evan Null
