Source: Fox News
Summary
The US Congress abandoned the Capitol building and left the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without funding, leading to a partial government shutdown. Democrats are refusing to fund DHS until there’s an agreement to reform US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Republicans had funded ICE through 2029 via last year’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The shutdown affects tens of thousands of employees, including those in the TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA. Lawmakers were not close to an agreement when they left the Capitol, and staying in Washington would have only stirred up trouble.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Lawmakers left the Capitol building, abandoning the DHS funding bill. Democrats are holding out for ICE reform, while Republicans had already funded ICE through 2029. The shutdown affects many government agencies. Congressional leaders didn’t keep lawmakers in Washington, fearing the “devil’s playground” of idle brains. A deal will be reached when everyone is present and accounted for.
The process of funding DHS is a familiar ritual, with lawmakers engaging in a delicate dance of negotiations and arm-twisting. The shutdown is just another phase in this process, with each side waiting for the other to blink.
Author: Evan Null
