"We gave fair warning to the Republicans that we were serious about reining in what the ICE forces are doing. What we're talking about is responsible. No, we should not change our shutdown posture because of the Iran situation."
"There's no disagreement on any of that. We could move forward and fund those for the rest of the year, and then have the negotiation on ICE and Customs and Border Protection. But this is about their politics."
"Democrats are putting the country at risk by not funding DHS and that they should work with the administration to come up with something they can vote for."
Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Dick Durbin, maintain their position on the government shutdown despite geopolitical tensions with Iran. Democrats propose funding DHS agencies like the Coast Guard, TSA, Secret Service, FEMA, and cybersecurity operations through September 30, while negotiating separately on immigration enforcement agencies ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Republicans oppose splitting the DHS funding bill and demand full, unencumbered appropriations. Some Republicans cite national security concerns following an Austin shooting to pressure Democrats into compliance. Most DHS employees continue working on essential national security tasks, though administrative functions remain paused.
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