Senate Democrats late on Monday night sent a counterproposal to the White House to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the impasse reached Day 4 with no deal in sight. A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) confirmed the latest horse-trading as talks continue between the two sides. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5741257-white-house-response-dhs-funding/ https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5740751-department-homeland-security-shutdown/
As the partial government shutdown continues, Democrats have sent their Department of Homeland Security funding counteroffer to Republicans and the White House.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is one of the only Democrats in Washington who can work with President Trump, leaning on their common New York ties, mutual allies and the residuals of their long-ago alliance. Why it matters: There's deep mistrust between the two and their aides. But Schumer and Trump have each other's numbers literally and figuratively, and have been known to talk on the phone like the longtime acquaintances they are. - As a New York Democrat decades ago, Trump financially supported Schumer's political campaigns. Trump and his family accounted for nearly $20,000 in contributions to Schumer, according to Open Secrets . - Schumer in 2006 made a cameo on Trump's show, The Apprentice, where he praised the…
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Senate Democrats are refusing to compromise on long-term Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown on February 14.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and the Trump White House.WHEN & WHERE: Negotiations are ongoing in […] The post Schumer, Democrats Opt to Cause Partial Shutdown Over DHS Funding. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Senate Democrats are refusing to compromise on long-term Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding , raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown on February 14. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and the Trump White House. WHEN & WHERE: Negotiations are ongoing in Washington, D.C., with a funding deadline looming this Friday at midnight. KEY QUOTE: “We’re 3 days away from a DHS shutdown, and Republicans have not gotten serious about negotiating a solution that reins in [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and stops the violence .” – Chuck Schumer IMPACT: A partial government shutdown could occur if…Open
The House is aiming to vote on the funding package, which excludes the Department of Homeland Security, as early as Tuesday. Two sources tell NewsNation that House Democrats plan to hold a conference call on Sunday to further talk about these ongoing negotiations. NewsNation’s Tom Dempsey joins “NewsNation Live” with the latest Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:House Democrats are preparing for a conference call this Sunday to continue negotiations regarding the ongoing funding crisis, as the House aims to hold a vote as early as Tuesday on a package that notably excludes Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. This latest development follows weeks of intense gridlock in the Senate and the House over DHS resources and border security measures, with Democrats attempting to rein in agency control while Republicans push for essential funding to prevent an extended government shutdown.Open
AI:The Senate has approved a massive government funding package following high-stakes negotiations between President Trump and Chuck Schumer to prevent a shutdown. This deal concludes a period of intense legislative maneuvering characterized by failed attempts to resolve spending disputes and last-minute concessions, ultimately allowing the Senate to pass the package after significant delays and political brinkmanship.Open
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and President Trump are moving toward a deal to separate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding from five other House-passed appropriations bills in hopes of avoiding a partial government shutdown this weekend, according to a source familiar with the discussions. No agreement has been reached yet but the discussions are ongoing and moving in the Democrats’ direction, according to the source.
